Pediatric Pulmonologist- Optum NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician to join our growing team in Syosset, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consulting with patients and families in the outpatient setting, and occasionally the inpatient setting, to understand their symptoms and health concerns
• Performing and/or overseeing pediatric pulmonary procedures
• Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis
• Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies
• Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases
• Referring patients to other specialists, when necessary, including Sleep Medicine
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care
• Working with clinical staff and administration teams to grow and expand the practice

Position Highlights:

• Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine care
• Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
• Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• Board Certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Pulmonology/Pulmonary Disease
• Board Certification or board eligibility in Sleep Medicine
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.