Physician, Rheumatology - Las Vegas, NV

Optum NV is seeking a Rheumatology Physician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV . 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use scientific knowledge, the scientific method of problem solving, evidence-based decision making to evaluate and treat diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons
• Diagnose and treat arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and 'collagen' diseases
• Use injection skills for medication administration, specialty based skills for rheumatology

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Medical Licensure in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Must be board certified or board eligible in specialty
• Completed residency/fellowship program
• 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

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $234,900 to $312,200. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $234,900 to $312,200 . 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.