Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine | ProHealth Physicians at Western CT Primary Care

Requisition Number: 2288561
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.
Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start

The OptumCare Story:
At Optum, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives and outcomes. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving nearly 20 million people through more than 80,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians in over 1,800 practice locations across 44 different states and internationally. You will find our teams working in local primary care and specialty clinics, surgery centers, urgent cares, home-health and even telemedicine. We are operating within care models that are focused on managing risk, providing affordable healthcare options, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. We are driven by value-based care and providing a team-based patient-centric approach for the best care possible to all of the communities we serve.
Learn more about our journey: https://www.workatoptum.com/providers
Would you thrive with Optum?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $229,500 - $378,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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.