Pediatrician - Primary Care | ProHealth Physicians at Gold Star Pediatrics

UnitedHealth Group•Groton, CT

22h•$204,000 - $346,000

About The Position

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pediatric Primary Care Physician to join our team in Groton, CT. 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: Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment Minimum Compensation Guarantee, Incentives, and Supplemental Income Options (optional) On-Call and options for Work-and-Life Balance Partner / collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested) Nationally backed (Optum) with a local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians) High-earning potential for hard-work with advancement and bonus opportunities Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4.5 days/wk) What makes an Optum organization 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 Compensation & Benefits Highlights: Competitive compensation – Guaranteed minimum starting salary Supplemental Income Opportunities and Partnership Tracks Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions Loan repayment support program (if eligible) Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage Leadership, Teaching, and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum High earning potential while focusing on Quality metrics and outcomes ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut), or ability to obtain prior to start
BC/BE in Pediatric Medicine
Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA, or ability to obtain prior to start