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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 talent 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 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 C aring. Connecting. Growing together.

Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. As a part of the Optum network, Optum Tri-State is seeking career-minded final-year Primary and/or Specialty Care Residents and Fellows ready to get a head start on their clinical career with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life’s best work. (sm)

Position Highlights

• Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training

• Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching

• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives nationally

• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings

• Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice

• The customized program will be completed at Optum Tri-State facilities in New Jersey and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month.

What makes Optum different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license

• As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards

• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation

• We are a top performer nationally of the Quadruple Aim initiative

• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.

• Must be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship or early into their final year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in New Jersey

New Jersey Residents Only : The salary range for New Jersey residents is $33,280 to $40,300. 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.

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.