Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Allergy and Immunology Physician to join our growing team in Poughkeepsie, NY.  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.

Position Highlights:

• Management of a variety conditions such as environmental allergies, food allergies, medication allergies, venom allergy, eczema, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, urticaria/angioedema, anaphylaxis, immunodeficiencies, sinus disease, nasal polyps and more
• Offers testing modalities such as skin testing (percutaneous and intradermal), patch testing, spirometry, and food/medication challenges.
• Treatments plans can include SCIT, immunoglobulin replacement (IV and sub cut) and biologic therapies.
• See both pediatric and adult patients.
• Have the opportunity to interact with Optum colleagues in other specialties (Primary Care, ENT, Derm, GI, Pulm, etc) in our practice.  
• See both pediatric and adult patients.
• Call coverage is usually once a month for 7-10 days.  This includes nights and weekends.  
• Optum has dedicated departments that aid with prior authorizations and answering questions regarding coding and billing.
• Established volumes with the ability to see an average of 20 patients per day.
• New grads are welcome to apply!

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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility 
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. 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. 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 New York or has New York application in process 
• Board Certification or board eligibility in Allergy & Immunology
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start 

The salary range for New York residents is $281,002 to $426,720 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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. 

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