Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. As a part of the Optum network, ProHealth Physicians is seeking career-minded final-year Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents ready to get a head start on their clinical career in Primary Care with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care. At Optum, we are influencing and leading change in healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.

If you want to get way ahead in your career, it makes sense to be with an organization that's way ahead of the curve. Formed in 1997, ProHealth Physicians has grown to become Connecticut’s leading primary care physician organization. With over 90 locations throughout the state of Connecticut, our family of primary care doctors and specialists care for more than 360,000 people statewide. In fact, ProHealth serves every county and provides roughly ten percent of the primary care delivered to patients in the state. We're leaders in thinking and in serving our communities. For instance, we're a C.M.S. approved Accountable Care Organization (ACO), covering over 30,000 Medicare patients associated with our community-based primary care providers. We're also nationally recognized as a NCQA Level III Medical Home. That kind of progressive leadership makes us perfect fit for OptumCare and UnitedHealth Group's expanding family of providers. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together .

ProHealth Physicians is seeking a PGY2 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident Physician (2nd year going into 3rd year) to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program.

Position Highlights

• Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training

• Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching

• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives

• Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings

• Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice

• The customized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month.

What makes Optum different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license

• As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards

• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives

• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation

• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.

• Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year - PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut

Connecticut Residents Only : The hourly range for Connecticut residents is $33,280 to $48,100 per year. 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.

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. 221