Physician - Endocrinologist - Crystal Run Healthcare - Optum New York - Middletown, NY

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism 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. We have the team, equipment, and support you need to practice at the peak of your license and thrive as an Endocrinologist today and tomorrow!

• Fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment.
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• 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.
• Direct support staff and teams to assist with patient care and workflow.
  • Including Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator support!
• Autonomy and independence in practice, including a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital(s) that provides a full range of medical and procedural Endocrinology 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., 1:6 to 1:7-week rotations; very manageable).
• Patient census – adult focused (ages 18+).
• New grads are welcome to apply!
• Learn more about our Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism department/team at Crystal Run Healthcare by clicking here.

Position Responsibilities:

The Endocrinology specialists at Crystal Run Healthcare are based out of our office locations in Middletown, NY; Monroe, NY; Newburgh, NY; West Nyack, NY; Rock Hill, NY; and Warwick, NY. 

An ideal candidate would be someone based primarily out of our Middletown, NY office location (i.e., 95 Crystal Run Road), with the potential of sharing some limited time weekly in our Monroe, NY office in the future (i.e., likely 1-2 days per week).  

• Investigate, diagnose, and treat full range of endocrine system disorders, which encompasses everything from diabetes to hyperthyroidism to osteoporosis.
  • We provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art diabetes care using a team-based approach to care – meaning, our team of full-time endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators and nutritionists all work together to help patients successfully treat diabetes and prevent its complications.
  • On-site screening for osteoporosis – because with proper detection, education, prevention, and treatment, together we can beat this silent disease.
  • Comprehensive services for the diagnosis and treatment of all thyroid disorders, including Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid nodules, and Thyroid cancer.
    • We provide on-site thyroid laboratory testing, thyroid function testing, thyroid imaging with ultrasonography, and thyroid biopsies.
• Comprehensive medical and procedural endocrine care within a team of 14 highly skilled, fellowship-trained Endocrinologists and Advanced Practice Clinicians.
• Consult with patients about the status of their endocrine health, while providing them with the latest advancements in care.
• Start your days in out state-of-the-art, multi-specialty outpatient offices and finish your days rounding at the local hospital.
• Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed.
• Examine & diagnose patients, 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.
• Proficiency / comfort with thyroid biopsies highly preferred but not required.

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, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
• Potential for buy-in with local ASC’s.
• 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(s).
• BC in Endocrinology and any additional relevant Endocrine sub-specialties (if relevant).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency / comfort with thyroid biopsies highly preferred but not required.

The Crystal Run Healthcare 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 Healthcare is the place for you to cultivate the life you want to live!

At Crystal Run Healthcare, 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 12 multi-specialty practice locations that support more than 70 medical and surgical 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 Healthcare feel better and have better results.
Crystal Run Healthcare 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.

New York Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for this role is $235,160 to $336,714 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 local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.