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Physician Resident Mentorship Program (Remote) – Optum Colorado Springs

Requisition Number: 2294055
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Colorado Springs, CO
(Remote considered)

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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Optum CO is seeking a PGY3 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident (2nd year going into 3rd year) or completing a fellowship to join our Primary Care Pathway Program.  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:

  • This is a temporary role intended for 3rd year physician residents, interested in pursuing a full-time role with our group following completion of residency.
  • OptumCare will educate and prepare the Physician for next generation population health models in a top-notch patient and provider setting.
  • The customized program will be completed at New West facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary care within a team-based practice environment that will require a commitment of few hours per month
  • By being a Pathway Physician in their final year of training, residents can complete their training with added financial and mentoring support. Having made a commitment to practice group and location, a career search will not distract from the third year of training. The commitment and dedication of the Pathway Physician to their education and residency program is the priority.
  • The Pathway Program is meant to enhance the final year of the residency experience while helping the training physician develop an added skill set to maximize success as the transition from residency to private practice.
  • Early commitment through the Pathway Program allows the physician to enhance their work life balance during their last year of residency.

What makes an Optum Career different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license  
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 
  • We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 
  • Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.D. or D.O.
  • Must be transitioning into their 3rd year of residency or early into their 3rd year or completing a fellowship.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Colorado

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $35,000 to $75,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2294055

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Temporary

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Part-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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