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Job Description
Join Optum's team as a Palliative Care Physician in Albuquerque, NM, where you'll provide compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on improving their quality of life. Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to manage high-risk patients and enhance healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Support the transition of care management for patients coming out of the hospital or skilled nursing facility.
Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and treat patients to provide relief from pain and other symptoms related to chronic/serious illness.
Consult and coordinate with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists as needed.
Required Qualifications
M.D. or D.O.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration or ability to obtain
Current MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain
Preferred Qualifications
Critical Care, Palliative, or Geriatrics experience
Experience in a managed care setting and working with medically complex patients
Working knowledge of Medicare Advantage Risk plans
Understanding of HEDIS measurements and delivering value-based care
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceContinuing Medical Education allowance with time offRobust Relocation programProfessional Liability InsuranceExcellent PTO packageGenerous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)