Physician Internal Medicine Southwest Medical Associates

Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 200 providers, fourteen clinical locations including nine health care centers, five urgent care clinics and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. SMA is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

 
Southwest Medical Associates is now part of the Optum division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella. 
 

In this position you will work with other physicians in teams but manage your own panel of patients Monday-Friday. The patient population is an adult panel of all ages including geriatrics and some older adolescents and can be customized for interest areas. Our seniors have the convenience of our new Lifestyle Centers. Work in attractive/modern buildings and enjoy an electronic medical record environment. Full time management staff, digital radiology and onsite laboratory services add conveniences at our 14 clinic locations throughout the Las Vegas area. Physicians in this function require specific education/licensure/board certification and practice as a provider in a clinic or hospital setting. 

We offer a competitive salary and bonus opportunity.  The comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, CME allowance, matching 401k, plus excellent medical, dental, short term, long term disability insurance coverage. Relocation benefits are also available.
 
This is an employed practice position with Southwest Medical Associates. We offer patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.  Our employees work with professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.

We run a systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

 Top reasons to live in Las Vegas, Nevada:

· 300+ days of sunshine, annual average temperature of 70 degrees, beautiful desert flowers and red rock canyons
 
· The best of superstar shows, concerts, sporting events, restaurants and shopping available 365 days a year!
 
· NO STATE INCOME TAX, affordable housing, wonderful recreation available.  Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Lake Powell, Mt. Charleston (11,000 ft elevation) are all nearby; Las Vegas is situated a short distance from 10 Scenic National Parks. Las Vegas is also a Golfers Paradise with 40+ neighborhood and championship courses.

Internal Medicine Residency trained, board certified or board eligible (required); ability to obtain Nevada license, DEA, Pharmacy license

Medical knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social behavioral sciences and application of this knowledge to patient care. Interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with pateints, their families and other health professionals.

Possession of or acquisition of sufficient computer skills to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Records in their practice.

Practice-based learning and improvement that involves investigation and evaluation of their own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence and improvements in patient care.

Careers at OptumHealth. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.SM


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Key Words: Internal Medicine, outpatient, Las Vegas, Nevada, Southwest, Adult Medicine