Endocrinologist - Optum Medical Partners - Laguna Niguel, CA

Optum Medical Partners is medical group serving the communities within Orange and southern Los Angeles counties. We are comprised of 15 practices with more than 90 physicians and mid-level providers. From pediatric and adolescent medicine, to adult and senior care, we strive to provide a higher level of service through our unique, patient-driven model.

At Optum, we share what might be seen as a surprisingly simple goal: making the health system work better for everyone. We look for people who relentlessly push themselves to go farther. For these high performers, a position on a team at Optum is a natural fit. We offer more than the talent, resources and can-do culture—we offer a place to improve the lives of others while doing your life's best work.(sm)

In this position you will use your scientific knowledge, the scientific method of problem solving, and evidence based decision making to understand and treat patients with diseases of the endocrine glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands.  You will also treat patients with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.  You will inject medications as needed as part of the treatment plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Medical License in State of California


• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine


• Active and unrestricted DEA


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Self-starter with ability to practice with a high degree of independence


• Effective reasoning, planning, organizational, and time management skills


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• 3+ years internal medicine residency at ACGME accredited program


• 2+ years endocrinology fellowship training at ACGME accredited program


• Injection skills for medication administration, specialty based skills for endocrinology

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.

Job Keywords: Endocrinology, Endocrinologist, Physician, Orange County, Laguna Niguel, CA, California