Provides primary care to patients in Colorado Springs, practicing within the full scope of a Colorado medical license. Responsibilities include managing approximately 18–20 patients daily, delivering care in a collaborative clinic environment, and contributing to care transformation initiatives. The physician will work Monday through Friday with minimal call and may participate in quality and productivity programs.
Requisition Number: 2398364
OptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in beautiful Colorado Springs! At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.
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.
Position Highlights
* Practice Primary Care to the full scope of your license!
* Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
* Minimal call time
* Average/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per day
* The culture is one of cohesion and clinic transformation
* We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
* Patient rooms, office space and Medical Assistants will be ready for you on day one
As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
* Guaranteed base salary for two years
* Quality and productivity bonuses available
* Competitive sign-on bonus
* Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
* Professional liability at no cost to clinician
* PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
* CME Reimbursement & Time Off
* Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
* Paid Parental Leave
* Adoption Assistance
* Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
* Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
* Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
* Physician Partnership Program
Required Qualifications:
* Current MD/DO medical license in the state of Colorado, or ability to attain
* Board Certified/Eligible in Family/Internal Medicine
* Colorado Pharmacy/DEA Registration, or ability to attain
Preferred Qualifications:
* Fluency in Epic EMR systems & technology
* Experience in providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
OptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in beautiful Colorado Springs! At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.
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.
Position Highlights
* Practice Primary Care to the full scope of your license!
* Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
* Minimal call time
* Average/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per day
* The culture is one of cohesion and clinic transformation
* We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
* Patient rooms, office space and Medical Assistants will be ready for you on day one
As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
* Guaranteed base salary for two years
* Quality and productivity bonuses available
* Competitive sign-on bonus
* Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
* Professional liability at no cost to clinician
* PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
* CME Reimbursement & Time Off
* Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
* Paid Parental Leave
* Adoption Assistance
* Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
* Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
* Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
* Physician Partnership Program
Required Qualifications:
* Current MD/DO medical license in the state of Colorado, or ability to attain
* Board Certified/Eligible in Family/Internal Medicine
* Colorado Pharmacy/DEA Registration, or ability to attain
Preferred Qualifications:
* Fluency in Epic EMR systems & technology
* Experience in providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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