Physician Resident - Pathways - Ohio - Remote

Physician Pathways: Prepare for Day One at your practice up to one year in advance of completing your resident of fellowship program.

As a Pathways Physician, you’ll receive a salary, mentoring, and various other learning experiences focused on preparing for your career with the Optum American Health Network with minimal impact on your Resident training time.

Interested in learning more about Value Based Care before day one? Getting to know your peers?

Ease the stress of your transition to physician provider with an unparalleled head start " virtually "

Optum American Health Network Primary Care Physicians - Ohio Pathways

American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician Resident to join our team in Ohio. 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. 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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

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; employment is guaranteed at the completion of your residency
• Learn how to practice and thrive in a value-based care model
• Gain exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
• Receive mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice, easing your transition from training into practice
• The customized program will be completed at American Health Network facilities in Indiana, or Ohio, and virtually
• The program requires 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
• We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
• We are a top performer nationally of the Quadruple Aim initiative
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

Key Takeaways:

• Optum fosters a collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation and mutually uplifting one another, enabling deep physician satisfaction
• Tailored development programs like Physician Pathways smooth the transition from training to practice with expert mentorship
• Physicians praise the supportive environment facilitating work-life balance, strong patient connections, and the ability to push care delivery boundaries

At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. 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.
• Must be transitioning into your final year of residency or fellowship

Preferred Qualification:

• Local physician resident in Ohio--open to other areas as well

Would you thrive with Optum?

• Do you strive to 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?

About Optum:

At Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving almost 130 million people through more than 78,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $83,000 to $124,500. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.