Primary Care Physician (FM or IM)
About The Position
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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.
Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD, DO)
- Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Kansas and Missouri
- Board certification
- BCLS certified
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge on basic computer functions
Responsibilities
- Performs physical exams, preventive health measures, procedures and acute care
- Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s health care needs
- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition
- Discusses care with patients, their care givers and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans
- Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
- Keeps medical record documentation current
- Works collaboratively with the Population Health Department and Administration as it relates to Value Based endeavors
- Participates in company-wide programs and processes focused on patient care improvements
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
