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Posted: 15-Nov-24
Location: Seattle, Washington
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 144449255
Optum WA, (formerly The Polyclinic) is seeking an Otolaryngologist to join our team in Seattle, WA. 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:
Most of the patient volume is general ENT. The team does have a need for need for Ear, Head & Neck, &/or Sleep Subspecialty.
- Full spectrum ENT with large catchment area
- 4 days per week
- 36 contact hours, 1.5 days OR
- 2.5 days Office
- Schedule is somewhat negotiable
- Joining 4 total ENTs, 1 PA-C, 3 Audiologists, 2 RNs, 3MAs, and 2 seasoned Surgery Schedulers
- 20-24 patients per day average
- Shared hospital call
- Epic EMR
- DAX
- Subspecialties in department include Head and Neck, Facial Plastics, and Laryngology
- Subspecialty focus welcome but not required
- New and fully equipped clinical space with established referral base; ASC and 2 procedure rooms on-site
- Collegial local community ENT groups and excellent state academy with yearly academic meetings (NWAO)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Treating and managing patients according to standard, usual, and customary methods and techniques.
- Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations.
- Counsels and educates patients and families.
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with physicians, other health professionals, and staff.
- Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members.
- Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
- Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
- Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient, and change oriented.
- Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD
- 401k with match + Executive Savings Plan
- Professional liability at no cost to clinician
- Commuter Reimbursement
- CME Reimbursement & Time Off
- Stock Purchase Option
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
- Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
- Stride/Rally Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
Required Qualifications:
- A degree in medicine from an accredited school
- Completion Otolaryngologist Residency
- Board eligible or certified
- Unrestricted license to practice in Washington State
- Maintain BLS certification
Washington Residents Only: The salary range for Washington residents is $386,960 to $562,000. 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.
The Polyclinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. 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.
