Goodyear Primary Care Physician – Optum AZ

Requisition Number: 2208046
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Goodyear, AZ

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

At OptumCare, we share what might be seen as a surprisingly simple goal: making the health system work better for everyone. We look for people who relentlessly push themselves to go farther. For these high performers, a position on a team at OptumCare is a natural fit. We offer more than the talent, resources and can-do culture—we offer a place to improve the lives of others while doing your life’s best work.(sm)
 
As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Internal Medicine or Family Practice Physician to join our team.
 
Primary Responsibilities for Adult Outpatient Primary Care:
  • Examines diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses
  • Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
  • Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan
  • Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
  • Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures
  • Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up
  • Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
  • Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
  • Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice
  • Supervise Physician Assistant

 

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:
  • Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license
  • Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
  • Current and unrestricted DEA certificate
  • Effective communication skills
  • Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task
  • Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of Outpatient Clinic experience
  • Managed Care / IPA / Health Plan experience
 
 
 

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. 

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2208046

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Director

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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