OptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in beautiful Lakewood, outside of Denver! Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
This position will be primarily based in Lakewood; however, the physician should be flexible to provide coverage at our Golden clinic as well, approximately 1-2 days per week as needed.
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:
* Dragon and AI charting available
* EPIC EMR system
* Practice Manager on-site
* Each clinician has a dedicated MA
* Possibility of 4-day work week
* 32 Patient Contact Hours / 4 Admin Hours
* 2000 Average Patient Panel per Physician
* Full spectrum of primary care procedures
* Weekday Call: Average once a month/starting at 5pm
* Weekend Call: Average 3 to 4 per year
* Average/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per day
* The culture is one of cohesion and clinic transformation.
* We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations.
As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
* Guaranteed base salary for two years
* Quality and productivity bonuses available
* Competitive sign-on bonus
* Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
* Professional liability at no cost to clinician
* PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
* CME Reimbursement & Time Off
* Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
* Paid Parental Leave
* Adoption Assistance
* Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
* Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
* Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
* Physician Partnership Program
Primary Responsibilities:
* As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide full scope primary care services.
* Examine diagnose and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions or concerns injuries, infections, and illnesses
* Counsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
* Complete timely and thorough documentation using our EMR system
* Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans
* Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and procedures
* Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide 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
* Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice
* Supervise Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners as needed
Required Qualifications:
* Unrestricted CO state license or the ability to obtain prior to start date
* Current DEA certificate required prior to start date
* BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start date
* Current BLS, ACLS certification prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
* 1+ year working in outpatient primary care
* Experience in providing patient care under a population health model
The salary range for this role is $229,500 to $378,000 per year. 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.
Skills Required
- Unrestricted Colorado state medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Current DEA certificate required prior to start date
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Current BLS and ACLS certification prior to start date
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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