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Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. As a part of the Optum network, ProHealth Physicians is seeking career-minded final-year Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents ready to get a head start on their clinical career in Primary Care with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care. At Optum, we are influencing and leading change in healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life’s best work.^SM 

ProHealth Physicians is seeking a PGY2 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident Physician (2nd year going into 3rd year) to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program.

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
• 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 and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month.

What makes Optum different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
• As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
• Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives
• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut

Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for Connecticut residents is $33,280 to $40,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.