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UnitedHealth Group Moon Valley Primary Care Physician - Optum, Phoenix AZ in Phoenix, Arizona

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Primary Care Physician to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Examines, diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses

  • Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns

  • Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan

  • Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans

  • Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures

  • Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up

  • Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services

  • Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner

  • Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice

Required Qualifications:

  • Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license

  • Board certified in Family Medicine

  • Current and unrestricted DEA certificate

  • Effective communication skills

  • Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task

  • Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible

  • Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience

  • Managed Care / IPA / Health Plan experience

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.

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