Urgent Care Physician with Optum Clinic, Las Vegas, NV

We seek an exceptional clinician with superior diagnostic and procedural skills, plus an appreciation of teamwork and professionalism.  The successful Physician candidate will be part of a team dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of health care that is patient-centered, safe and effective in a fast-paced environment. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose and treat patients of all ages for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses.


• Perform cosmetic procedures.  Training will be provided.   


• Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions, medical concerns, or health wellness.


• Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information.  Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan.


• Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans.


• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, suturing and splinting.


• Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up.


• Refers appropriate tertiary care to specialists or care facilities.


• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner within the electronic medical record.


• Supervising assigned midlevel providers and nurses, will be responsible for reviewing quality of care and signing off on midlevel provider's and nurse's patient charts.


• Work with the medical director to write clinical care protocols/processes, prepare presentation on healthcare related topics, train non-medical staff as needed, and participate in quality improvement and utilization management activities.


• Work with the media/communication team to promote the clinic.

Requirements:

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  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.


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  5 years post-residency experience ideal; urgent care and outpatient clinic experience preferred.


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  Active and unrestricted applicable state medical license


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  Current DEA certificate required


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  Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


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  Effective communication skills


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  Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task


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  Takes Initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible.


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  Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.


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  Ability to consistently present a friendly, welcoming and professional public-facing appearance.


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  Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Assest:

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and vaccinations required by company policy.
 
Optum is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.  If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of Optum as your calling.
 
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
 
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

  
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.
 
Optum Clinic 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: Physician, Family Medicine, Family Practice, Urgent Care, Las Vegas, NV