UnitedHealth Group·Middletown, New York
Consult with patients to understand health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat conditions, including performing endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures like ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. Responsibilities also involve examining patients in clinic, performing hospital rounds, and serving as a collaborating physician to Advanced Practice Clinicians.
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology to join our team in Middletown, NY.
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: Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care Surgery Center/ASC centers located conveniently down the street from our offices, and ownership opportunities available with tenure Full complement of excellent support staff (Advanced Practice Clinician, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams) and dedicated practice management systems in place that enable you to practice at the peak of your licensure and assist within patient care Supported to grow your practice and patient panel Primary Responsibilities: Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures (i.e., ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound procedure experience highly preferred) Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists Serve as collaborating physician to assigned Advanced Practice Clinician(s) What makes an Optum organization different?
Value-Based care model; Evidence-Based medicine Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model A culture of Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation, and Growth We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations; putting people first and working together with “Optum-ism” striving to improve everyday with an open mind and an open heart Compensation & Benefits Highlights: Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earnings potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company - United Health Group Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave Robust retirement options including employer funded contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock) Physician partnership opportunities with Optum Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture Supportive and appreciative culture Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care.
The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.
As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.
You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation.
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.
Candidates must have completed Fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Residency training in Internal Medicine, along with Board Certification or Eligibility in Gastroenterology. Required qualifications also include an unrestricted New York medical license (or application in process), active DEA and CDS permits, and current CPR certification.
Market context
In New York, gastroenterologist-endoscopy roles are typically in demand because hospitals and specialty groups need physicians who can manage GI care and endoscopic procedures across busy patient volumes. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine residency, board certification or eligibility, and an unrestricted New York medical license or an application in process. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure and DEA status early; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save time reviewing the posting.
