Gastroenterologist - Optum NY - Lake Success
Overview
- Location
- Lake Success, New York
- Source-listed pay
- $386,500 – $757,500
- Practice
- Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital and Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities · Local tertiary care hospital, Surgery Center/ASC, in-house diagnostic testing facility
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Optum is seeking a Gastroenterologist for an independent practice affiliated with a tertiary care hospital in Lake Success, NY. The position features a guaranteed competitive compensation based on quality metrics with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and CME coverage within a team-based care model.
What the posting highlights
- Team-based care model
- Care setting: Clinic, hospital rounds, surgical procedures as needed
- Patient population: Nearly 2 million patients served by regional network
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $386,500 – $757,500
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- or ability to obtain prior to start Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $386,500 - $757,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors incl
- Observed
- 2 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with annual increases and bonus eligibility
- Bonus / incentives
- Bonus eligibility based on quality metrics · Not specified
Benefits named in the posting
- Retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability
- CME and malpractice coverage
- Incentive and recognition programs
Employer
Optum
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital and Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities
- Facility type
- Local tertiary care hospital, Surgery Center/ASC, in-house diagnostic testing facility
- Patient population
- Nearly 2 million patients served by regional network
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $386,500–$757,500 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Clinic, hospital rounds, surgical procedures as needed
- Coverage model
- Team-based care model
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 2 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
ProHealth, part of the Optum family of business, is seeking a patient-centric Gastroenterologist to join our team in Lake Success, NY . Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 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. 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 Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care Responsibilities Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists What makes an Optum Care 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) APC Partnership opportunities and incentives Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage Robust clinician learning and development programs 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 - 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 NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary 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 organizations are some 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. Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider Required Qualifications Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process Board Certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $386,500 - $757,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.