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

Crystal Run, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Endocrinologist 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.

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

At Crystal Run Health, a part of Optum, 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. As one of the largest private employers in the region, we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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

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.