Per-Diem Urgent Care Physician - Optum NY

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 Pediatric Urgent Care team in Wantagh, New York with Optum NY (i.e., previously a ProHealth New York).

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

Please apply within to be connected with one of our recruiters to learn why working with the largest care delivery organization in the world will support in providing 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 7:00a – 10:00p; 365 days of the year
  • 6-hour shifts (i.e., 4:00p – 10:00p)
  • Per-Diem coverage needed on Sundays and Mondays
• 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
• Pediatric experience/background highly preferred

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 NY 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)