Pulmonologist - Crystal Run Healthcare, Optum NY - greater West Nyack, NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Pulmonologist to join our team in West Nyack, NY. 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:

The Pulmonary & Critical Care Department at Crystal Run Healthcare is a busy, well-established, state-of-the-art practice serving patients throughout Orange County, Hudson Valley, and the lower Catskills. Overall - we have the team, equipment, reputation, and support you need to practice at the peak of your license and thrive as a Pulmonologist today and tomorrow!

• Fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment.
• Lean concept inspired office design that promotes efficiency & cross specialty collaboration (i.e., modeled after the Everett Clinic).
• General pulmonary practice, working with at least 1 other clinician (i.e., physician or APC), with the potential to develop your own special interest in specific areas of pulmonology.
• Stability of an established, reputable practice within a collegial multispecialty group with an exceptionally large referral base of over 400 local providers spanning over 70 medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties.
• Direct support staff and teams to assist with patient care and workflow.
• Autonomy and independence in practice balancing outpatient care, but also includes a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals that provides a full range of pulmonary care services.
• Desirable Monday - Friday schedules during normal business hours that promote work-life balance.
• Manageable and equitably shared rotating on-call support (i.e., 1:2-week or 1:4-week rotation); and local hospital call (i.e., 1:2-week rotation; opposite outpatient call; no ER - just pulmonary consults; shared with other physician partner).
• Patient census - diverse adult focused patient population (18+).
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• New graduates of those early in careers are especially encouraged to apply!
• Learn more about our Pulmonology & Critical Care department/team at Crystal Run Healthcare by clicking the link above.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide complete comprehensive testing and treatment of all pulmonary disorders within a team of highly skilled, fellowship-trained Pulmonologist's.
• Diagnose and treat all aspects of pulmonary disease, including asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer.
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  • Our pulmonary specialists have access to the latest diagnostic treatments and technology. Using cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, our pulmonary doctors evaluate issues like a chronic cough and shortness of breath, including Chest X-Rays, CT scans, Bronchoscopy, and an on-site state-of-the-art Pulmonary Function Testing lab.
  • Our Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care specialists are also experienced in the treatment of critically ill hospitalized patients-pulmonary diseases are common among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or the Critical Care Unit (CCU). Our pulmonologists provide ICU/CCU services at the nearby St. Anthony Community Hospital.
  • Procedures generally include, but are not limited to bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, and providing IR support.
  
  
  
  
• Consult with patients about the status of their health, while providing them with the latest advancements in care.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed.
• Examine & diagnose patients to determine need for treatment / procedure / surgery, oversight of all treatment prior to and post-surgery and identify associated risks.
• Order tests and interpret results to determine the best treatment options.
• Maintain appropriate medical records and results.

What makes an Optum organization different?

• As the largest employer of clinicians in the country, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the peak of your license.
• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model.
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation.
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go - geographically or professionally - you can do it at Optum.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, and bonus eligibility.
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company.
• Directorship of local dialysis center available that provides separate stipend to augment overall compensation.
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock).
• Physician partnership opportunities and incentives.
• Generous PTO packages.
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
• Robust clinician learning and development programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of (or in process of completing) accredited relevant fellowship training program
• BC/BE in Pulmonary Critical Care
• Unrestricted New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain)
• Current New York State DEA certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Is Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for our three office-based Endoscopy Suites

New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $317,883 to $505,629 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.

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.