Internal Medicine - Physician

Internal Medicine - Physician at Optum - Downtown LA - Optum summary:

This role is for a Primary Care Physician specializing in Internal Medicine, providing outpatient care to diverse adult and senior patient populations across multiple clinics in Southeast Los Angeles County. Responsibilities include managing patient care, conducting consultations, follow-ups, well-checks, and screenings with support from a dedicated clinical staff. The position offers a standard Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call duties and requires appropriate medical licensure and certifications.

Join Our Mission to Transform Health Care

Optum is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team in the Southeast Region of Los Angeles County: Huntington Park, Montebello, Alhambra, Long Beach and Whittier . This position offers a unique opportunity to work in multiple clinics, providing diverse experiences and making a significant impact on diverse communities.

As a clinician-led care organization, Optum is revolutionizing the way clinicians work and live. By joining the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll play a crucial role in our vision to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.)
• Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible for medical residents
• Active and unrestricted California Medical License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current California DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to start
• EMR Proficient

• Monday – Friday / 8am – 5pm (no call, no weekends)
• Manage patient care in an outpatient setting
• Conduct consultations, follow-up appointments, well-checks, and schedule screenings
• Comfortable seeing patients of all ages, primarily adults/seniors
• Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients
• Appointment schedule: 40 min new patient, 20 min follow-up patient visits
• Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistants

• Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone.
  
• We advance evidence-based practices and align incentives to ensure people get the right care at the right time in the right place.
• We put patients at the center of their care journey, providing them with tools and information to actively participate in managing their health.
• Optum is dedicated to providing coordinated care, with clinicians and care teams working together to help you navigate the health system.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

Keywords:

Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine, Patient Care, Outpatient Clinic, Family Medicine, Board Certified Physician, California Medical License, EMR Proficient, Healthcare Provider, Clinical Care