Purpose‑driven geriatric care in a Skilled Nursing Facility—Optum, Worcester, MA

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a full-time 1.0 FTE Physician to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team in Worcester , MA. 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. 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 Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Our ideal candidate will have a passion for care of the older adult and prior skilled nursing experience.

• Located in Central Massachusetts, practicing one of our premier partner skilled nursing facilities.

• 1.0 FTE/40 hours. Monday - Friday needed.

• Provide value based care to patients on skilled rehab and long term care units.

• Partner with an advanced practice clinician to manage patients based on goals of care: recovery of health, palliative or comfort care.

• Follow skilled therapy patients closely to track their progress and barriers.

• Lead multidisciplinary skilled rehab team including advanced practice clinician, nursing, dietary, social work, PT, OT, SLP, and case management.

• Monitor and manage acute and chronic conditions common in nursing homes:

• CVA, progressive neurological conditions including Dementia (Alzheimer’s and other Dementia diagnoses), Parkinson’s Disease, MS, fractures, delirium and postoperative surgical patients, and end stage diseases.

• Longitudinal follow-up and care of Long-Term Care patients residing at the facility per state regulations.

• Discuss goals of care with patients and families and caregivers.

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license

• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

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

• Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• A competitive compensation plan

• Opportunities for professional development and learning

• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance

• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions

• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

• Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage

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:

• National Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Medicine

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical School

• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of MD Experience

• Geriatric experience

• Geriatrics Fellowship

• Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship

• Fluency in EMR systems and technology

The salary range for this role is $204,500 to $352,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.