Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. As a part of the Optum network, ProHealth Physicians is seeking career-minded final-year Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents ready to get a head start on their clinical career in Primary Care with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care. At Optum, we areinfluencing and leading change in healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your lifes best work.^SM

ProHealth Physicians is seeking a PGY2 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident Physician (2nd year going into 3rd year) to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program.

Position Highlights

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• Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
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• Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching
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• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
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• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
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• Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice
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• The customized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month.
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What makes Optum different?

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• Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
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• As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
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• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
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• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
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• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
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Required Qualifications:

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• M.D. or D.O.
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• Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year - PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician
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• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut
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To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

About ProHealth Physicians:

ProHealth Physicians, a part of OptumCare, is Connecticuts leading health care delivery organization. ProHealth is focused on reinventing health care to help keep people healthier and feeling their best. Our family of primary care providers and specialists care for more than 360,000 people statewide. We are privileged to be trusted by our patients with their health and well-being.

Our premier group currently employs 250 Physicians and 150 APCs in the specialties of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, neurology, rhinology, otology, laryngology, facial plastics, gastroenterology, cardiology, sleep medicine, behavioral and developmental pediatrics.

About Optum:

At Optum, weve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving almost 130 million people through more than 78,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working 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.

Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider.

Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut residents is $33,280 to $48,100. 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, youll 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.