Physician, Lifestyle and Metabolic Medicine - Seattle, WA

Optum Care Washington, (formerly The PolyClinic) is seeking a Lifestyle & Metabolic Medicine Physician to join our team in Seattle , WA. 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 Details:

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Health education
• Disease prevention
• Counseling
• Work with a diverse patient population and be a valuable consultant for individuals, families, and our community
• Medication management: anti-obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.
• Potential for shared appointments or group education activities
• Full-time position Monday-Friday with flexible shifts
• No weekend or evening shifts and no call

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential, and more.

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 WA License and DEA certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• 2+ years of clinical/outpatient experience
• Experience building positive working relationships
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, high patient satisfaction and demonstrated experience promoting teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in obesity / weight loss medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, or similar
• Certification in obesity or lifestyle medicine
• Teaching or group education experience

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.