About Us
At Optum, we're revolutionizing the healthcare industry by putting clinicians at the center of care. As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, we serve almost 130 million people through more than 78,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our physician-led organization is dedicated to improving lives by delivering clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards. We're committed to fostering a culture of clinical innovation and transformation, and we're seeking talented professionals to join our team.
Job Summary
We're seeking experienced Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residents who want to jumpstart their clinical career as a Primary Care Physician. As a Pathways Physician, you'll receive a salary, mentoring, and various other learning experiences focused on preparing for your career with the Optum American Health Network. This role offers a great job and a vibrant community, with a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success.
Key Responsibilities
As a Primary Care Physician, you'll be responsible for:
- Preparing for Day One at your practice up to one year in advance of completing your resident or fellowship program
- Receiving a salary, mentoring, and various other learning experiences focused on preparing for your career with the Optum American Health Network
- Learning how to practice and thrive in a value-based care model
- Gaining exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
- Receiving mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice, easing your transition from training into practice
- Participating in a customized program that will be completed at American Health Network facilities in Indiana, or Ohio, and virtually
- Committing to a few hours of work per month
Position Highlights
As a Pathways Physician, you'll enjoy:
- A generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
- Enhanced experience of your final months of training, eliminating the burden of job searching; employment is guaranteed at the completion of your residency
- Learning opportunities to practice and thrive in a value-based care model
- Exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
- Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice, easing your transition from training into practice
- A customized program that will be completed at American Health Network facilities in Indiana, or Ohio, and virtually
What Makes Optum Different?
At Optum, we're committed to:
- Supporting providers to practice at the peak of their license
- Delivering clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
- Promoting a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
- Being a top performer nationally of the Quadruple Aim initiative
- Influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of our local organizations
Key Takeaways
As a Pathways Physician, you'll experience:
- A collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and mutually uplifting one another, enabling deep physician satisfaction
- Tailored development programs like Physician Pathways that smooth the transition from training to practice with expert mentorship
- A supportive environment facilitating work-life balance, strong patient connections, and the ability to push care delivery boundaries
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree
- Be transitioning into your final year of residency or fellowship
Preferred Qualification
We prefer candidates who:
- Are local physician residents in Indiana (open to other areas as well)
Would You Thrive with Optum?
If you:
- Strive to practice evidence-based medicine
- Seek a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume
- Are a team player – comfortable delegating and empowering teams
- Constantly seek better ways to do things
- Want to be part of something better
then we encourage you to apply for this role.
About Optum
At Optum, we're committed to improving lives by delivering clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards. Our physician-led organization is dedicated to fostering a culture of clinical innovation and transformation. We're seeking talented professionals to join our team and help us achieve our mission.
Compensation and Benefits
As a Pathways Physician, you'll receive a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Environment and Company Culture
As a Pathways Physician, you'll be part of a collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and mutually uplifting one another. You'll experience a supportive environment that facilitates work-life balance, strong patient connections, and the ability to push care delivery boundaries.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Pathways Physician, you'll have access to:
- Tailored development programs like Physician Pathways that smooth the transition from training to practice with expert mentorship
- A supportive environment that facilitates work-life balance, strong patient connections, and the ability to push care delivery boundaries
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the Optum network
How to Apply
If you're a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We're excited to review your application.
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Note: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $33,280 to $41,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
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