Optum Unity Health Network Primary Care Physician - Akron, OH

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Akron, OH. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented 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 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Compliance with all coding and documentation requirements

Practice evidence-based medicine

Outpatient

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members, facility staff, and other collaborating physicians/providers

Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedure

Participates in management meetings that include, but may not limited to:

Weekly case conference reviews

Monthly staff meetings

Schedule Joint Operating Committee meetings

Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings

Continuing education/journal club programs

Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery

Requires participation in clinical on-call program

Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews

Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

Position Highlights:

Our Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics network consists of a broad scope of providers and medical services. Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment, offering a value-based practice model with a diversified patient base, competitive salary, and benefits

Fewer patients per day, longer patient visits

Flexible scheduling options

Provide care across the continuum, focusing on value-based care and supported by a robust team of specialists

Procedures can include, but not limited to simple skin surgery, fracture care, joint injections, etc.

Full-time, schedule 4.5 workdays per week

Open to BC/BE Family, Internal, Med/Peds physicians

Must be comfortable working with advanced providers What makes an Optum Career 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, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

Optum's robust compensation and benefits package includes:

Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company

Competitive compensation model

401k Plan

CME Time & Allowance

Excellent PTO package

Retirement package including employer funded contributions

Company paid malpractice insurance.

Short term/Long term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Clinician learning and development programs Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. 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 medical licensure in the state of Ohio, or able to obtain

Active and unrestricted DEA License, or ability to obtain

Board certified M.D. or D.O. or eligible Family or Internal Medicine

On call participation

Maintenance of privileges with no restrictions at hospital where procedures will be performed

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of clinical experience

Medicine-pediatrics experience

Interest in teaching The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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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