Here at Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Pediatric Cardiologist to join our growing team in Bay Shore, NY. At Optum, we are evolving health care nationally while providing physician-led care locally so that everyone can have an opportunity to live their healthiest life.  It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health.  Work with the world’s largest care delivery organization, reach for more and start doing your life’s best work. (sm)   

Position Highlights:

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
• Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care

Responsibilities:

• Provide full spectrum of general outpatient pediatric cardiology to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults as clinically indicated, including performing/interpreting electrocardiograms, transthoracic echocardiograms, Holter/Event monitors, exercise stress tests
• Maintain timely and complete ECG and ambulatory ECG interpretation and reporting
• Communicate with primary care/referring physicians and relevant subspecialty physicians as well as patients, families, and guardian

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their 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

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

About our Optum Tri-State Region:

Optum Tri-State 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 – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.  This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients.  Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. 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.

The Optum Story:

At Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving almost 30 million people through more than 58,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 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. Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider.

Required Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiology
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology
• Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Obtain/maintain community hospital privileges in nearby hospital systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or training in fetal echocardiography. Completion of 4th year senior fellowship in imaging