UnitedHealth Group·Newtown, Connecticut
The physician will partner and collaborate with advanced practice clinicians and care teams while educating and empowering patients to take ownership of their health. This role involves seeking a full-time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week, with opportunities for growth, teaching, and leadership if interested.
ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician - Primary Care - Internal Medicine to join our team in Newtown, 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: Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment Seeking bi-lingual Physician (Spanish) - preferred, but not required Three-year compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance Partner and collaborate with solid Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested) Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Adult Medicine - Primary Care National backing (Optum) with local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians) Intentional and Individualized Orientation schedule to support transition plan Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/week) What makes an Optum organization different?
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 The culture is one of relationship building, clinical innovation and transformation while keeping the patient at the center of care We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations You can differentiate your experience throughout your career (location/work-environment) while maintaining your tenure as an employee at Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights: Competitive compensation - (3 year) Guarantee with Quality + Productivity incentives Supplemental Income Opportunities Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions Loan repayment support program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage Physician partnership and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum High earning potential while focusing on Quality vs Quantity About ProHealth Physicians: ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum, is Connecticut’s leading health care delivery organization providing Primary Care across the state for over 25 years.
We are focused on reinventing health care to help keep people healthier and feeling their best, not constantly in the hospital system.
This is the premise behind value-based care.
Our family of primary care providers care for more than 360,000 people statewide across the lifespan.
We are privileged to be trusted by our patients with their health and well-being for nearly three decades.
Our premier group currently employs nearly 250 Physicians and 150 APCs in Primary Care with areas of focus in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine.
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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Candidates must possess unrestricted licensure in Connecticut or the ability to obtain it prior to starting, along with being Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA licenses, or the ability to obtain them, are also required.
Market context
Adult primary care physicians are typically in steady demand in Connecticut, especially in outpatient settings serving ongoing primary care needs. This role is competitive because it requires Connecticut licensure, board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and active or obtainable CSR and DEA credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure timeline before applying.
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