Family Physician

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Higganum, CT. 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.

Position Highlights:

• Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
• Three-year compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities
• Optional On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends
• Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
• Partner and collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
• Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
• Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Adult Medicine – Primary Care
• National backing (Optum) with local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
• High-earning potential for hard-work
• Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)

What makes an Optum organization 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

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

• Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
• BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

Optum 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.

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