Per-Diem Urgent Care Physician - Hamilton, NJ - Optum NJ

Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a dedicated and patient-centric Per-Diem Urgent Care physician to provide coverage to Urgent Care team in Hamilton, New Jersey with Optum Tri-State (i.e., previously a Riverside Medical Group practice).

At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally; and provide robust urgent care services throughout New Jersey – with plans for continued future growth in this dynamic and ever-evolving specialty.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
• Treat acute diseases and disorders, minor injuries, minor, procedures, ortho/splinting, interpretation of digital X-Ray’s, physical examinations, and more.
• Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Providing full spectrum Urgent Care for Pediatric & Adult patients, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists [broad spectrum medicine].
• Clinical Aptitude: Suture, I&D, Splinting, X-Ray Reading, Pediatrics & Adults, Occupational Medicine, Diagnostic and Lab Interpretations, Managing Infection and Wound Care.
• Full-time; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling.
  • Office hours are 8:00a – 8:00p; 365 days of the year.
  • 12-hour shifts (i.e., 8:00a – 8:00p).
  • Full-Time requires 14 shifts per month, of which 4 shifts must be weekends (i.e., Saturday’s and/or Sunday’s).
• Average patient load = 3 – 4 patients per hour, based on complexity.
• Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
• Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
• Must be comfortable working independently but have Physician support at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (MD or DO) from an accredited program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or other relevant specialties.
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start).
• DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment).