Gastroenterologist-Middletown, NY

*30k Sign On Bonus*

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
• Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures (i.e., ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound procedure experience highly preferred)
• Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed
• Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists
• Serve as collaborating physician to assigned Advanced Practice Clinician(s)

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine
• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care
• Surgery Center/ASC centers located conveniently down the street from our offices, and ownership opportunities available with tenure
• Full complement of excellent support staff (Advanced Practice Clinician, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams) and dedicated practice management systems in place that enable you to practice at the peak of your licensure and assist within patient care
• Supported to grow your practice and patient panel

Required Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in Gastroenterology
• Residency training in Internal Medicine
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of New York (or has New York license application submitted and in-process)
• Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)

Preferred Qualification:

• ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound procedure experience

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.