Pediatric Neurologist

4 days ago


Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Optum Full time
Transforming Healthcare with Optum

Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals work and live. As a Pediatric Neurologist, you will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you, empowering you to help your patients live healthier lives. Our collaborative environment is guided by diversity and inclusion, driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and we 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 improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Our dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system
  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans for patients
  • Clinical care of Neurology patients
What Makes Optum Different?

Our clinician-centric and clinician-focused approach, with shared EMR across businesses, supports coordinated care. We are influencing change on a national scale while maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
  • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings, including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
  • Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits plan, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME, and malpractice coverage
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs
Our Story in the Tri-State Region:

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical, and ProHealth Care. Our 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. Our team works 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 healthcare work better for everyone.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, 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.