Physician: Non-Invasive Cardiology | Optum New Jersey

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiology Physician to join our team in Rutherford, NJ. 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

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base.
• Physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment.
• Offices offer a broad array of cardiovascular services: exercise stress testing, non-invasive imaging, echocardiogram and vascular studies, nuclear stress testing, pacemakers, and defibrillators.
• Primary office location will be Rutherford, NJ; however, will likely share time at other Cardiology offices nearby (potentially 1-2 days per week).
• Flexible Monday - Friday scheduling, during normal business hours.
• Future potential for 1-2 Saturday shifts per month as patient panel grows.
• Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility.
• Supplemental Income, Leadership and Teaching Opportunities.
• Partner with fellow medical professionals such as Interventional Cardiologists, Advanced Practice Clinicians, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams to assist with patient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient care including Inpatient/Outpatient Hospital Rounds as well as Cardiology in office/clinic.
• Noninvasive cardiac testing such as echocardiography including TEE, vascular studies interpretation, and cardiac stress testing.
• ECG and ambulatory ECG interpretation and reporting.
• Emphasis/focus on general cardiology (non-invasive).
• Commitment to community outreach and patient education activities as needed.
• Equitably shared/rotating on-call support - as scheduled. Evening weekend call consults as needed.

What makes an Optum organization 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

Required Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in cardiovascular disease.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Nuclear Medicine, Vascular and Echocardiography.
• Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey or has New Jersey medical license application in process.
• Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start).

The salary range for this role is $367,500 to $700,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

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.