Description

Optum Oregon is seeking final-year residents to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program, a unique mentorship and career development opportunity designed to support your transition from training into full-time practice.

As part of the Physician Pathways Program, you'll secure your future Primary Care position with Optum before completing training while gaining early exposure to our practice, culture, physicians, and value-based care model. The program provides financial support, mentorship, and professional development throughout your final year of residency or fellowship, helping you transition confidently into your attending physician role.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

What is the Physician Pathways Program?

This program is designed for physicians in their final year of residency or fellowship who have accepted a future Primary Care position with Optum. Participants remain in their training program while receiving mentorship, professional development, and financial support as they prepare for full-time practice. The program requires only 1-3 hours per month and does not interfere with training responsibilities.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Secure your future Primary Care position with Optum before completing training.
• Receive a guaranteed salary during your final year of residency or fellowship.
• Eliminate the stress of conducting a job search during your final months of training.
• Receive mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice.
• Gain exposure to Optum's value-based care model, population health initiatives, and the Quadruple Aim framework.
• Build relationships with future colleagues and gain insight into your future practice environment.
• Participate in a customized virtual program requiring only 1-3 hours per month.
• Out-of-state applicants completing training are welcome to apply.

Oregon Medical Group is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group. This relationship offers our patients the benefits of a national health care network and the infrastructure behind it. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

• M.D. or D.O.
• PGY3 or Chief Resident in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics Residency
• Desire to practice outpatient primary care in Eugene, OR

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $40.00 - $60.00 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.