Pediatrician – Primary Care Physician | ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum

As a part of Optum, ProHealth Physicians is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Primary Care Physician to join our growing team in Connecticut. We have multiple pediatric practice locations across the state. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life’s best work.SM

Position Highlights:

• Pediatric Primary Care Physician
• Physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment
• (3) Three-year guarantee with Quality Incentive opportunities
• No mandatory call; Moderate scheduling templates for Work-Life Balance
• Partnership with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and Ancillary Care teams
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health

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 clinical innovation and transformation
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights: 

• Competitive compensation: guarantee and quality bonus incentives
• Dedicated CME (time and allowance) as well as Paid-Time Off
• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
• Loan repayment support programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Physician partnership & incentive opportunities with Optum
• Career stability and growth potential

About ProHealth Physicians:

ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum, is Connecticut’s 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 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 over 250 Physicians and 150 APCs in Primary Care with areas of focus in Family medicine, Internal medicine, and Pediatric medicine.

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) at time of employment
• BC/BE in Pediatric Medicine
• Active and unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start

The salary range for Connecticut Physician residents is $229,800 to $323,800. 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, you’ll 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. 

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