• Job Description

  Req#: 2207641

  At Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses – the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a full-time, fellowship trained Interventional Pain Management Physician to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in the greater West Nyack, NY market.

  At Optum, we are evolving health care nationally while providing physician-led care locally so that everyone can have an opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health. Work with the world’s largest care delivery organization, reach for more and start doing your life’s best work. (sm)

  Position Highlights

  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment.
  • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health.
  • Growth and leadership opportunities.
  • Joining a busy, well established, collegial, multi-specialty group practice with a very large referral base.
  • Supported by an excellent multi-disciplinary team that includes radiology.
  • Offers access to multiple local hospital surgical suites and/or privileges to an ambulatory surgery center(s).
  • Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems.
  • Patient census – primarily adult focused.
  • Flexible, weekday (M-F) schedules during normal business hours.
    • Local travel between multiple outpatient offices and ambulatory surgical center(s).
    • Dedicated procedural day(s) built into your schedule.
    • Shared / rotating phone only on-call support.
  • New / Upcoming grads are welcome to apply!
  • Learn more about our Pain Management department/team at Crystal Run Healthcare by clicking here.

  Primary Responsibilities

  • An interdisciplinary, outpatient-based pain management program offering full spectrum pain management treatments and procedures .
  • Provide medical care for patients by treating pain, performing medical testing and interpret results to determine the best treatment options, and maintain appropriate medical records and results.
  • Assess characteristics of patient pain such as intensity, location, and duration using standardized clinical measures, including minimally invasive procedures.
  • Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions through observation of patient progress and responses to treatments.
  • Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary pain team to deliver comprehensive pain assessments and treatments, provide consultations to primary care providers and specialists regarding pain management.
  • Perform basic musculoskeletal assessments and provide recommendations for non-opioid pharmacologic therapy for patients with chronic pain.
  • Use evidence-based strategies to help manage and/or taper patients on high dose opiate therapy and to prevent member misuse and abuse of controlled substances.
  • Access to C-arm at select locations can also be used for pain management and diagnostic imaging procedures, providing real-time visualization of a patient's anatomy during the procedure. We have technicians in the office who assists the physician.
    
    

  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.

  What makes an Optum organization different?

  • As the largest employer of clinicians in the country, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the peak of your license.
  • We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone – this is the foundation of the team-based care model.
  • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation.
  • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.
  • We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go - geographically or professionally - you can do it at Optum.

  Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

  • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company.
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock).
  • Physician partnership opportunities and incentives.
  • Generous PTO packages.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs.

  The Crystal Run Healthcare Story:

  Nestled in the Hudson Valley and lower Catskill region of New York w e are close to nature, culture and arts, and just a short drive away from New York City. With easy commutes, affordable homes, fantastic schools and great communities for families to live and grow, Crystal Run Healthcare is the place for you to cultivate the life you want to live!

  At Crystal Run Healthcare, our multi-specialty medical group combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond. Our interdisciplinary team of over 400 exceptionally talented clinicians provides care amongst 16 multi-specialty practice locations that support more than 70 specialty and sub-specialty care service lines.

  We are focused on fostering professional growth, providing the latest technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and a collegial environment that embraces innovation and diversity. Our care management data proves that patients receive better care, demonstrated by measures that exceed national quality benchmarks. Simply put, patients treated at Crystal Run Healthcare feel better and have better results.

  Crystal Run Healthcare has received many renowned accolades, including but not limited to:

  • Is a national leader in Healthcare Reform and offering integrated, coordinated care for all patients.
  • Were designated by the NCQA as a level 3 Patient Centered-Medical Home.
  • Has the first American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited sleep center in the region.
  • Was one of the first 16 practices across the US to be certified through the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative for its oncology care.
  • Is an Accredited Urgent Care Center as designated by the Urgent Care Association of America.
  • Is Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for our three office-based Endoscopy Suites.

  Would you thrive with Optum?

  • Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
  • Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
  • Are you a team player – comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
  • Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
  • Do you want to be part of something better?

  Required Qualifications:

  • Completion of (or in process of completing) an accredited Interventional Pain Management fellowship.
  • BC/BE in PM&R, Pain Management, Anesthesia, or other relevant specialty.
  • Unrestricted New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain).
  • Current New York State DEA certificate (or ability to obtain).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  New York Residents Only : The salary range for New York residents is $410,434 to $618,701 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 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.

  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

• About the company

  UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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