Allergy and Immunology Physician - Optum NY

Optum NY is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Allergy and Immunology Physician to join our growing team in Smithtown, 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.

Position Highlights:

• Management of a variety conditions such as environmental allergies, food allergies, medication allergies, venom allergy, eczema, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, urticaria/angioedema, anaphylaxis, immunodeficiencies, sinus disease, nasal polyps and more
• Offers testing modalities such as skin testing (percutaneous and intradermal), patch testing, spirometry, and food/medication challenges.
• Treatments plans can include SCIT, immunoglobulin replacement (IV and sub cut) and biologic therapies.
• See both pediatric and adult patients.
• Have the opportunity to interact with Optum colleagues in other specialties (Primary Care, ENT, Derm, GI, Pulm, etc) in our practice.
• Call coverage is usually once a month for 7-10 days. This includes nights and weekends.
• Optum has dedicated departments that aid with prior authorizations and answering questions regarding coding and billing.
• Established volumes with the ability to see an average of 20 patients per day.

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Allergy & Immunology
• 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.