Optum CA, Rheumatologist-Pasadena, CA

Rheumatologist Opportunity in Pasadena, CA

Optum CA is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our team in Pasadena, CA. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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:

• Locations: Pasadena Glen Oaks
• Outpatient-based
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, no evenings or weekends
• Responsible for office consults, follow-up appointments and outpatient procedures
• Manage and treat patients with chronic Rheumatic diseases (musculoskeletal/systemic autoimmune conditions) in outpatient setting
• Patient Schedule: Average of 18-20 patients per day
• Medical Assistant and support staff with specialty department
• Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians and other Specialists

What makes an Optum Career 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, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

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:

• Board eligible/Board Certified or ability to attain prior to start
• Unrestricted California Physician License or ability to attain
• Current BLS, ACLS certification
• Current California DEA certificate or ability to attain prior to start
• EMR Proficient
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and time management

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $219,500 - $357,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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