Resident Physician - Pathways Program into Primary Care (paid-mentorship) | ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum - CT

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a PGY2/PGY3 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident Physician to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program (a mentorship transition plan into Primary Care practice for post-residency). 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:

• Mentorship from an experienced physician leader at ProHealth Physicians to support your transition from training into a full-time primary care physician role
• Consistent check-ins via phone, virtually, or in-person with a minimal time-commitment (3 hr/mo) and a generous bi-weekly salary throughout your final year of residency training
• Enhancement of experience throughout your final months of residency while eliminating the burden of job searching and finding the right place to start your career in primary care
• Gain perspective on how to effectively operate and thrive within a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings offered at Optum: (Affordability, Quality Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Clinician Well-Being)
• Customize your experience.  This individualized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure into primary care and working in the practice environment at ProHealth Physicians
• Minimum Time-Commitment. A commitment of only a few hours per month (1-3 hrs) of which you are compensated for bi-weekly in addition to a post-resident primary care physician position
• Learn about the organization and practice you will be joining while ensuring that your experience in the program is personalized and valuable to your overall development and understanding of primary care, value-based care, team-based care, and outpatient patient-centered care.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year - PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician (Best Timing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut, but not required
• Would prefer candidates who plan to practice primary care in Connecticut post-residency

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.