Internal Medicine Physician - Lakewood Internal Medicine

Optum Colorado is looking for a BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician for our Lakewood Internal Medicine Clinic in Lakewood, Colorado.
We believe the Primary Care Physician is the foundation of every highly functioning and affordable healthcare delivery team. This position will see all ages. We are open Family Medicine physicians that are passionate about providing high-quality care and building deep relationships with their patients.
Our care model tracks results and gives our doctors incentives to deliver better care.
Our approach to care uses the primary care provider’s office as the center of a patient’s care. Our providers work as a team, coordinating with specialists, nutritionists, social workers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacist clinicians, and many others. The full care team includes nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff that work with you to ensure you are able to practice at “Peak Of License”.
Optum is a family of more than

53,000 doctors

and

1,450 neighborhood clinics across the country . We work together to help over

19 million people live healthier lives

— in-person or virtually. Our goal as an organization is to transform healthcare nationally, while providing Physician-led care locally. Our distinctive culture and set of capabilities enable independent physicians to succeed in value-based models of care and fulfill the Quadruple Aim of high-quality, high-value services, and outstanding patient and provider experience. To learn more about our growing presence: Click Here
Position Highlights:
Dragon and AI charting available
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 1 to 2 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:
M.D. or D.O.
Must have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Eligible for Medical Residents
Active Colorado Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
Active DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in providing patient care under a population health model

Colorado Residents Only : The salary range for Colorado residents is $244,000 to $341,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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.