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Optum Colorado Springs is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team in beautiful Colorado! At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

Position Highlights

• Practice Primary Care to the full scope of your license!
• Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Minimal call time
• Patient rooms, office space and Medical Assistants will be ready for you on day one

What makes an Optum organization different?

• 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 a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Colorado
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
• Robust Relocation program   
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

Required Qualifications:

• Current MD/DO medical license in the state of Colorado or ability to attain
• Board Certified in Family Medicine or in the process of obtaining certification
• Colorado Pharmacy/DEA Registration if applicable to practice
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in EMR systems & technology
• Experience in providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model

Colorado Residents Only: The salary for Colorado residents is $225,900 to $315,100. 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, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

The range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.

The Optum Story: At Optum, we’ve 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 over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 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.

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

Job Keywords: Physician, Family Practice, MD, DO, Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado