Physician, Skilled Nursing Facility

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a part-time or full-time Physician to join our Skilled Nursing Facility
team in Worcester County. 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.

• Our ideal candidate will have a passion for care of the older adult and prior skilled nursing experience.
• Located in Central Massachusetts, practicing one of our premier partner skilled nursing facilities.
• This position offers a hybrid work model, combining on-site care at the skilled nursing facility with the ability to complete certain patient care and administrative responsibilities remotely when appropriate.
• Provide value based care to patients on skilled rehab and long term care units.
• Partner with an advanced practice clinician to manage patients based on goals of care: recovery of health, palliative or comfort care.
• Follow skilled therapy patients closely to track their progress and barriers.
• Lead multidisciplinary skilled rehab team including advanced practice clinician, nursing, dietary, social work, PT, OT, SLP, and case management.
• Monitor and manage acute and chronic conditions common in nursing homes:
• CVA, progressive neurological conditions including Dementia (Alzheimer’s and other Dementia diagnoses), Parkinson’s Disease, MS, fractures, delirium and postoperative surgical patients, and end stage diseases.
• Longitudinal follow-up and care of Long-Term Care patients residing at the facility per state regulations.
• Discuss goals of care with patients and families and caregivers.

• A competitive compensation plan
• Opportunities for professional development and learning
• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage

• National Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Medicine
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical School
• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

• Minimum two years of MD Experience
• Geriatric experience
• Geriatrics Fellowship
• Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship
• Fluency in EMR systems and technology

The salary range for this role is $204,500 to $352,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation  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. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Optum Care 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.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.