Established Oncology Practice Opportunities - Crystal Run Healthcare - Optum New York - Middletown, NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Oncology Physician to join our team in Middletown, NY. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

Position Highlights:

The Hematology & Oncology Department at Crystal Run Healthcare is a busy, well-established, state-of-the-art practice serving patients throughout Orange County, Hudson Valley, and the lower Catskills. The cancer care we provide locally has been recognized nationally, as Crystal Run Healthcare was one of the first 16 community cancer care facilities in America certified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®). Overall - we have the team, equipment, reputation, and support you need to practice at the peak of your license and thrive as a Hematologist/Oncologist today and tomorrow!

• Fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment.
• General oncology practice, working with 6 other physicians and advanced practitioners, with the potential to develop your own special interest in specific areas of oncology and hematology. 
• Stability of an established, reputable practice within a collegial multispecialty group with an exceptionally large referral base of over 400 local providers spanning over 70 medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties.
• Full infusion service including conventional chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Direct support staff and teams to assist with patient care and workflow that include:
  • Dedicated medical assistant(s).
  • Large on-site 15 bay infusion center, staffed with highly trained infusion nurses.
  • On-Site pharmacists that do all chemotherapy mixing.
  • In-house authorization team that manages all chemotherapy and biologics.
  • On-Site radiology, lab, urgent care, and pathology services – plus a litany of other specialties available for intervention.
  • Surgical oncology conveniently located right across the street.
• Autonomy and independence in practice focusing on outpatient care, but also includes a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals and ambulatory surgery center(s) that provides a full range of medical and surgical Hematology & Oncology care services.
• Desirable Monday – Friday schedules during normal business hours that promote work-life balance.
• Manageable and equitably shared rotating on-call support and local inpatient rounding (i.e., 1:7-week rotation; recent implementation of “rounder” drastically reduces weekday on-call volume).
• Patient census – diverse adult focused patient population (18+).
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• New graduates of those early in careers are especially encouraged to apply!
• Learn more about our Hematology & Oncology department/team at Crystal Run Healthcare by clicking the links above.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide complete comprehensive testing and treatment of oncological and hematologic disorders within a team of highly skilled, fellowship-trained Hematologist’s and Oncologist’s.
• Commonly treated conditions include, but not limited to: Disorders of Red or White Blood Cells, Anemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Hemochromatosis, Bleeding and Clotting Disorders, Hematologic Malignancies, and all common types of cancer.
• Consult with patients about the status of their health, while providing them with the latest advancements in care.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed.
• Examine & diagnose patients to determine need for treatment / procedure / surgery, oversight of all treatment prior to and post-surgery and identify associated risks.
• Order tests and interpret results to determine the best treatment options. 
• Maintain appropriate medical records and results.

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, 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of (or in process of completing) accredited relevant fellowship training program.
• BC/BE in Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology.
• 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.

The Crystal Run Health Care Story:

Nestled in the Hudson Valley and lower Catskill region of New York we 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 Health Care is the place for you to cultivate the life you want to live!

At Crystal Run Health Care, 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 Health Care feel better and have better results.

Crystal Run Health Care 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?

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $367,611.00 to $625,000.00 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.

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. 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. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.