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Gastroenterologist - Per Diem I Optum CA

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In-Office
Long Beach, CA
178-354 Hourly
Mid level
In-Office
Long Beach, CA
178-354 Hourly
Mid level
Provide ambulatory gastroenterology care on a per-diem basis including evaluation and management of new and established patients, diagnostic screenings, follow-up, and procedures (colonoscopy, endoscopy). Collaborate with primary care and specialists, document care using clinic computers, and use ASC for cancer checks. Schedule includes built-in administrative time and dedicated medical assistant support.
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Requisition Number: 2374830
Optum CA is seeking a Gastroenterologist - Per Diem to join our team in Long Beach, CA. 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:
  • Clinic Location: 4910 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Per Diem Schedule: Varied shifts
  • Manage care for new and established patients, screenings and follow-up appointments with daily admin time built in schedule.
  • Manage care for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses and digestive diseases including IBD, Chron's disease, colitis, GERD, reflux disease, ulcers, and other medical conditions.
  • Perform procedures including colonoscopy and endoscopy, cancer checks at our ASC.
  • Collaborate with Primary Care and Specialists
  • Dedicated Medical Assistant for back office support.

What makes an Optum organization different?
  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
  • We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
  • Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

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.
Required Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
  • Board certification or eligibility Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
  • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
  • Active BLS certification
  • Computer Proficient

The hourly range for this role is $178.37 to $353.61 per hour based on full-time employment. 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 local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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