Physician Date Posted:

3 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 2, 2026

Recruiter:

Optum Location:

Middletown, New York Salary:

USD285,000

to

USD360,000

Job Type & Industry:

Data, Ai & Technology >

Ai & Technology Governance, Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3002584542-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a mission-driven Physician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while leveraging advanced data and technology. In this role, you'll manage acute and chronic conditions, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and use analytics to improve outcomes, quality, and affordability. You'll practice in a collaborative, diverse environment with robust clinical and digital tools, participate in value-based and population health initiatives, and access extensive training and career growth within a global health services leader. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive primary and/or specialty medical care to diverse patient populations Conduct patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and create evidence-based treatment plans Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging results Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and care managers Use Optum's technology platforms and data analytics to improve quality, outcomes, and cost of care Document encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely manner Participate in quality improvement, population health, and value-based care initiatives Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and preventive care strategies Maintain compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards Engage in ongoing professional development, training, and performance feedback Required Skills Clinical diagnosis and treatment Chronic disease management Acute care management Electronic Health Records (EHR) Ordering and interpreting diagnostics Population health management Evidence-based medicine Care coordination Quality improvement Value-based care models