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Physician Resident Pathway Program - Urology - Las Vegas, NV
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Urology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 89102, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/01/23

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

As a part of the OptumCare network, Southwest Medical is seeking for a PGY3 Family Medicine Resident (2nd year going into 3rd year) to join our Urgent Care Pathway Program.

We are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

Position Highlights:

  • This is a temporary role intended for 3rd year physician residents, interested in pursuing a full-time role with our group following completion of residency
  • OptumCare will educate and prepare Physicians for next generation population health models in a top-notch patient and provider setting
  • The customized program will be completed at OptumCare facilities with deep exposure to urgent care within a team-based practice environment that will require a commitment of 18 hours per week

Compensation:

  • Physician Resident will receive an adjusted annual salary and sign-on bonus

What makes an OptumCare organization different?

  • Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
  • As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organization in the country, SMA consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
  • We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
  • We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Southern Nevada
  • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organization

About Southwest Medical:

  • For more than 40 years, Southwest Medical has been serving southern Nevada with patient-centered care. Today, we have 350 providers in 30 state-of-the-art locations.
  • Southwest Medical is part of OptumCareTM, one of the UnitedHealth Group’s families of businesses. We bring together great minds and advanced ideas on how health care can reach its fullest potential. Our coordinated care model gives you more chances to collaborate with your team and spend more time with your patients.


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:

  • M.D. or D.O.
  • Transitioning into their 3rd year of residency or early into their 3rd year
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifcation:

  • Local physician resident in Southern Nevada


To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 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 with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $33,280 to $39,900. 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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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