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Physician, Allergy - Las Vegas, NV

Employer
Optum
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted Date
Jul 14, 2022
Reference
2097313

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Specialty
Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Position Type
Permanent

Job Details

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

At OptumCare™, we want to help make health care work better for everyone. That mission depends upon hiring the best and most compassionate team with a heart to serve and a drive to improve health outcomes.

Millions of people place their trust in our community-based clinicians and care givers to get the right care at the right time, meeting each patient where they are. That's not something we take lightly. There's an energy and excitement here, a shared sense of purpose to improve the lives of those we serve while building our competencies and knowledge.

We have an exciting practice opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible Allergist at one of our Las Vegas, Nevada clinics. This is an employed practice position.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who wants to remain clinically active while helping to shape the future of Allergy and Immunology care in Southern Nevada.

In this role, you will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic conditions. Such diseases can range from food allergy, medication allergy, chronic cold, bronchitis, or sinus infections, to asthma, allergic eye diseases, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis. Allergists and immunologists are trained to not only diagnose and treat, but also manage and prevent immune system disorders such as autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiency diseases.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Treat allergic diseases and immunological disorders in patients
  • Find the cause of allergic irritants that trigger immune responses in the body
  • Perform clinical evaluation of allergies in patients for appropriate treatments
  • Participate in the ongoing research efforts on allergies
  • Study and focus on epidemiologic aspects of allergies and immunology disorders
  • Provide primary care to patients suffering from common allergic reactions.
  • Determine and study the causative agents or allergens in patients
  • Diagnose and treat allergic reactions like hay fever, contact dermatitis and other types of allergies
  • Initiate allergist duties to develop and design immunization programs to resist allergens or causative agents
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:
  • Licensure in the State of Nevada or eligibility to obtain prior to employment
  • DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Completed residency in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and a fellowship in Allergy/Immunology
  • Board certified or board eligible in specialty
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

We offer an attractive base salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, matching 401K, executive savings plan and physician partnership program, etc.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care 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)

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $269,300 to $405,100. The 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Company

As the largest network of medical groups in the country, Optum serves patients from coast to coast. Our more than 80,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice clinicians are working together to improve health care through:

Caring: We provide stability, flexibility and other resources that help you be your best.

Connecting: Harness the power of our national reach to make an impact on your community. Collaborate with our expansive network of fellow clinicians to discover new ways to deliver care.

Growing together: Get the resources you need to better serve your patients — and your career. No matter what direction you want, your career path at Optum is limitless.

Optum is a truly remarkable place to practice medicine.

Join the thousands of physicians who are
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Learn more at WorkAtOptum.com/Providers

 

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