Urgent Care Physician - Southwest Medical

Optum Nevada is seeking an Urgent Care Physician to join our Southwest Medical team in the Las Vegas Valley. 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 health care 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. You'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment focused on clinical quality, patient experience and better outcomes. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About Southwest Medical
Southwest Medical, part of Optum Nevada, is one of Nevada's largest multispecialty medical groups. The organization serves patients across the Las Vegas Valley through an integrated network of primary, specialty, urgent, virtual and outpatient surgical care. Its connected model includes shared electronic health records, onsite diagnostics, pharmacy services, care management, home-based services and access to primary and specialty care.

About Urgent Care / On-Demand Care
Our Urgent Care / On-Demand Care department provides comprehensive outpatient episodic care at 5 urgent care locations across the Las Vegas Valley, along with virtual care through NowClinic. This is a higher-acuity, step-down-from-the-emergency-department model rather than a traditional low-acuity urgent care setting.

Providers have access to onsite laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound and CT at designated sites, as well as IV fluids, IV antibiotics, infusions, close observation, referrals, discharge planning and escalation or transfer to the emergency department when clinically appropriate. 

Position Highlights
* Full-time employed position with shift-based coverage and no call.
* Primary schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week with 4 hours of administrative time, or four 9-hour shifts for designated overnight schedules; exact pattern varies by site.
* Day and overnight opportunities may be available. Typical shifts include 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
* Weekends, nights and holidays are distributed equitably. Additional premium-paid shifts may be available.
* Broad-acuity practice treating acute illness and injury, including clinically appropriate higher-acuity presentations such as chest pain, atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.
* Multidisciplinary team with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, medical assistants, imaging, laboratory and operational support.
* Approximately 2-3 patient visits per hour, depending on site, shift, season and acuity.
* Providers may be asked to cover alternate Las Vegas Valley sites based on operational needs.
* Competitive total rewards package, including incentive opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Practice Locations
* Rancho Healthcare Center, 888 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas (open 24/7)
* North Tenaya Healthcare Center, 2704 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas
* Siena Heights Healthcare Center, 2845 Siena Heights Drive, Henderson
* Southeastern Healthcare Center, 4475 S. Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas
* Grand Montecito Healthcare Center, 7061 Grand Montecito Parkway, Las Vegas

Primary Responsibilities
* Evaluate and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries; the close observation unit serves adults.
* Practice evidence-based, protocol-driven urgent and episodic care across a broad acuity range.
* Use onsite diagnostics and treatment capabilities appropriately and make sound decisions regarding observation, referral, discharge or emergency-department transfer.
* Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record and coordinate follow-up with primary and specialty care.
* Collaborate across disciplines and locations to support quality, patient safety, patient experience and appropriate utilization.
* Participate in department quality and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications
* Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
* Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
* Active, unrestricted Nevada medical license, or ability to obtain before employment.
* Active DEA registration and Nevada controlled-substance authority, or ability to obtain before employment.
* At least 2 years of physician experience in an emergency medicine or urgent care setting.
* Demonstrated comfort treating higher-acuity patients and making escalation or transfer decisions independently.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with onsite imaging, IV therapy, observation services and integrated care coordination.
* Ability and willingness to provide coverage at other Urgent Care / On-Demand Care locations as needed.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $231,500 - $402,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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