Overview
- Location
- Syosset, New York
- Source-listed pay
- $350,500 – $628,000
- Practice
- Ambulatory clinic · Private practice affiliated with tertiary care hospitals; includes surgery centers and urgent care centers
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Optum NY seeks an independent-practice Otolaryngologist for its Syosset, NY office with affiliation to tertiary care hospitals, broad ENT equipment/services, and a quality-based compensation model ranging from $350,500–$628,000 with bonus eligibility and robust benefits including malpractice, CME, retirement contributions, and partnership opportunities.
What the posting highlights
- Independent practice with strong affiliation to local tertiary care hospitals
- Care setting: Primarily ambulatory clinic with surgical procedures as needed
- Patient population: General ENT patient population served by Optum NY/NJ across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $350,500 – $628,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- or ability to obtain prior to start Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $350,500 - $628,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors incl
- Observed
- 1 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility; $15K added to base pay for this location
- Bonus / incentives
- Bonus eligibility with significant earning potential · Not explicitly stated
Benefits named in the posting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage
- CME coverage
- Malpractice coverage
- Employer-funded retirement contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for UHG stock
- 401(k) contributions
- Physician partnership opportunities and incentives
Employer
Optum
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Ambulatory clinic
- Facility type
- Private practice affiliated with tertiary care hospitals; includes surgery centers and urgent care centers
- Patient population
- General ENT patient population served by Optum NY/NJ across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut
- 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 $350,500–$628,000 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
- Primarily ambulatory clinic with surgical procedures as needed
- Coverage model
- Independent practice with strong affiliation to local tertiary care hospitals
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking an Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join our team in Syosset , 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. 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 a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals that provide a full range of ENT medicine Offices offer a broad array of state-of-the-art ENT equipment and services Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care Responsibilities Responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of the ear, nose, throat, pharynx, sinuses, larynx, thyroid, oral cavity, salivary glands, and esophagus Examines patients in clinic and performs surgical procedures as needed Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients Consult with patient's primary care physician and other specialists What makes an Optum Career 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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization Compensation & Benefits Highlights Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility - **$15K added to base pay for these locations** 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 The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region 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. 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 New York or has New York application in process Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $350,500 - $628,000. 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. OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.