Family Medicine Physician, Optum - Upland, CA

Company: Optum
Location: Upland
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Family Practice-Without OB opening in Upland, California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com

Careers at Optum. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. We believe in clearly differentiated excellence that others yearn to follow. We believe we live the quadruple aim and that our high touch approach to the members we serve is key to success.



As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Family Medicine Physician. The Physician is responsible for the day to day clinical care of patients. The Provider manages the health of patients by providing preventive evaluations and wellness education, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. The Provider is responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services.



Primary Responsibilities:

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• 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: appropriate 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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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:
  
  
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  • Active and unrestricted California MD or DO license
    
  • Board Certified in Family Medicine
    
  • Current and unrestricted DEA certificate
    
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
    
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
    
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • 2+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience
      
    • Managed Care/IPA/Health Plan experience
      
    • Bilingual in Spanish
      
    • Effective communication skills
      
      
      
      
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
      
      
      
      Careers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)
      
      
      
      OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.
      
      
      
      
      
      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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