Nocturnist - Irvine, CA
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Life Changing WorkWant to make a real difference in the lives
you touch? LOOK NO FURTHER. Optum is a physician-led, close-knit
team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are
passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California
toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing
doctors like you. As part of our continued growth, Optum is looking
for Full-Time Nocturnist to join our team in Orange County. The
Clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on
patient care, not volume. - We want our Clinicians to take the time
needed to truly address the patient's needs. -If you're looking to
join a physician-led community that is making a difference in
healthcare, Optum is the place for you. - Position Highlights:
- Coverage: Two affiliated hospitals in South Orange County
- Block Schedule: 7 on / 7 off; 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM - -7:00
AM
- Conduct hospital rounds on all patients referred to the
service
- Provide patient care in a manner consistent with hospital
medical staff by-laws and referring physician requests
- Communicates with families, referring physicians, specialists,
administration and hospital departments in the care and treatment
of patients referred to the service
- Work with hospitals and clinical staff, social services,
utilization management and other members of the interdisciplinary
teams
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to discuss patients
progress, variances and achievement of expected outcomes and plan
of care
- Assumes responsibility to ensure that all necessary
documentation is accurate, complete, and timely including medical
records, billing/coding and any other such documentation as
requested by hospital from time to time
- Attends and completes all specific competencies and annual
organizational requirementsWe offer competitive compensation and
comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice
coverage and tail policy, generous, CME time and dollars, medical,
dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus
potential.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare and
its affiliated medical practices are 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 and its affiliated
medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required
to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Required
Qualifications: -
- Unrestricted California State Medical License
- Current California DEA certificate
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- EMR proficient
- Ability to work both shifts on a full-time basis
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications: -
- Minimum 1-2 years of -experience preferred
- Managed Care and Medi-Cal experience desirable
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Self-starter with ability to practice with a high degree of
independence
- Solid -verbal and written communication skillsTo protect the
health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we
serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.About OptumCare: -At
OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of
care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led
organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care
organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through
more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice
clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics,
surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused
on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change
through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at Would you
thrive with OptumCare?
- Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
- Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality
care, not volume? -
- Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering
teams?
- Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
- Do you want to be part of something better?
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