ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking career-minded final-year Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents to join our team in Farmington, Connecticut. 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. 

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.   

Position Highlights

Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching
Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings (Affordability, Quality Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Clinician Well-Being)
Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice
The customized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary care and this practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month (1-3 hrs).

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

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

Required Qualifications:

M.D. or D.O.
Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year - PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician (Best Timing)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut
Would prefer candidates who plan to practice primary care in Connecticut

Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $33,280 to $41,700 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The 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. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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.

Resident Physician - Pathways (mentorship) Program into Primary Care | ProHealth Physicians, a part of Optum - Connecticut