Per-Diem Urgent Care Physician- Optum NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a dedicated and patient centric Per Diem Urgent Care physician to provide coverage to the Pediatric Urgent Care team in Wantagh, 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:

• 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.
• Per-Diem; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling.
  o Office hours are 7:00a – 10:00p; 365 days of the year.
• 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).

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.