Per Diem Hospice & Palliative Physician

Southwest Medical, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Physician to join our team in the Las Vegas, NV area. 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. 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.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

The role will involve seeing hospice patients, as well as cross coverage for the palliative team. As part of Southwest Medical Associates, you will be part of the total care continuum and work closely with primary care physicians, SNFists, hospitalists and other specialty clinicians to delivery holistic patient care.

Qualifications:**

• Board Certified, MD or DO
• Active, unrestricted state license in NV or ability to obtain prior to employment
• 1+ years of clinical practice experience in a hospice and palliative environment
• Experience in a leadership or administrative role

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.