Provides comprehensive urgent and preventive medical care to pediatric patients from birth through adolescence. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, prescribing medications and vaccinations, ordering diagnostic tests, communicating treatment plans with families, promoting preventive health education, and coordinating referrals. The physician collaborates with nurses, physician assistants, and other physicians in a team-based pediatric practice.
Requisition Number: 2387767
Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a pediatrician, you'll provide comprehensive medical care to children from birth through adolescence, guiding their physical and mental development. You'll diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions specific to young patients, while collaborating closely with nurses, physician assistants, and fellow physicians in a team-based practice that centers around the child.
Primary Responsibilities:
What makes an Optum organization different?
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $98.08 - $166.35 per hour. 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.
Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a pediatrician, you'll provide comprehensive medical care to children from birth through adolescence, guiding their physical and mental development. You'll diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions specific to young patients, while collaborating closely with nurses, physician assistants, and fellow physicians in a team-based practice that centers around the child.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations by reviewing medical history, performing physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests to assess health status and identify conditions
- Diagnose and treat pediatric illnesses and injuries, prescribe medications and vaccinations, and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and progress
- Communicate test results and treatment options clearly to families, guiding them through decisions and discussing potential side effects or risks
- Promote preventive care by educating families on nutrition, safety, discipline, and disease prevention, and referring patients to specialists when 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, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
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:
- Graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctorate in Medicine (MD)
- Board Certified
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain prior to start
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Completion of a 3-year residency program in pediatrics (post medical school graduation)
- Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board certification in pediatrics
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $98.08 - $166.35 per hour. 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.
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