Pediatrician - Optum, New Jersey

Optum NJ, (formerly Riverside Medical Group) is seeking a Pediatrician to join our team in Toms River, New Jersey. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
• Treat chronic diseases and disorders.
• Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
• Providing full spectrum Pediatric Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
• Full-time ; Work-Life Balance ; Flexible Scheduling
  • Local office hours are:
    • Monday – Friday: 8 hr shifts
    • Saturday: Rotate Saturdays per month from 8-2 (work 1 or 2 Saturdays per month)

  [Note: Schedules are confirmed at least 1 month in advance, an ideal candidate would be someone willing to work 1 or 2 Saturdays a month]

  • No current on-call & inpatient/hospital rounding. - Average patient load: Goal/Target is 3-4 patients per hour. - Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine. - Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license. - Supported to grow your practice and patient panel. - Current EMR technology: Epic - Daily/dedicated/consistent advanced practice provider support & robust ancillary support staff (LPN’s, CMA’s, Front Office, Office Manager, etc.). Required Qualifications:
• Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey or has New Jersey medical license application in process
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start)

New Jersey Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $225,954 to $326,453 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 local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.