Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician

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 Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Riverside Medical Group, part of the Optum family of business, is seeking a patient-centric Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. Located in a charming, suburban community within proximity to Gloucester, Cherry Hill, Woodbury, & Philadelphia - At Optum, a clinician-led care organization, we are changing the way clinicians work and live.

Position Highlights:

* Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
* Providing full spectrum Family/Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
* Full-time; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling (potential for 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts)
* Local office hours are:
* Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm;
* Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm; and
* Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm.


* Full-Time schedules can be flexible, but generally require an equal combination of day & evening shift hour coverage (i.e., at least 2 shifts per week working until 8:00pm, Monday - Thursday) - as well as day shift at least every other Friday.
* Saturday shifts are shared/rotated equally by the providers at the office, thus you would be required to work 1 four-hour Saturday shift every 7-8 weeks.



[Note: Schedules are confirmed at least 1 month in advance, an ideal candidate would be someone with scheduling flexibility & ability to work combination of day and evening shift hours weekly.]

* On call requirements: Phone only, nights & weekends only, managed on equally shared/rotating basis, usually alternated on a weekly basis (i.e., on-call every 7th or 8th week).
* Average patient load: Goal/Target is 3-4 patients per hour.
* Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine.
* Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
* Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
* Must be comfortable working with advanced providers.
* No inpatient/hospital rounding.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
* Treat chronic diseases and disorders.
* Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
* Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
* Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
* Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
* Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

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:

* Compensation based on quality, not quantity - annual incoming 2-year guarantee with additional bonus incentives.
* Annual increases and significant Bonus Eligibility.
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage.
* Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave.
* Robust retirement including employer funded contributions.
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock).
* Physician partnership opportunities with Optum.
* Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
* Licensure reimbursement & CME.
* Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture.
* Fortune 5 Company - United Health Group

About the Optum Tri-State Regional Care Team:

Optum's Tri-State regional care team, including legacy ProHealth Physicians, CareMount and Riverside Medical Group, provides services across the care continuum - from preventive medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond. As a truly integrated health system, our physicians and advanced practice clinicians are part of a much larger care team in primary care, urgent care and more than 25 specialties, as well as ambulatory surgery, imaging and more. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State is able to provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. Part of a tri-state regional care team of over 2,100 providers who serve more than 1.6 million patients, our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes.

As a National Committee for Quality Assurance "Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home," Optum Tri-State is able to provide patient-focused precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.

In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum Tri-State offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Optum Tri-State offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Optum Tri-State believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

Required Qualifications:

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* Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey or has New Jersey medical license application in process.
* Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine.
* Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
* Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
* Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain prior to start).
* Bilingual Spanish language skills highly preferred (but not required).
* You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients and members on site, as this is an essential function of this role.





The salary range for New Jersey residents is $237,360 to $331,700 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.