Hospitalist - Nocturnist

Company: Optum
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Optum CO is seeking a

Hospitalist - Nocturnist

to join our team in

Denver, CO

. 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
Flexible 12 shifts per month
Average 1-4 patients per night
Cross coverage overnight
Optum has case managers, an excellent transitions of care program, complex case managers, and social workers to provide support so you can practice at the top of your license
Access to outpatient records
Extra shifts available for additional compensation
Collaborative HM environment

As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
Guaranteed base salary with moonlighting potential for extra compensation
Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with match
Professional Liability
PTO accrual
CME Reimbursement
Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
Physician Partnership Program
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:
MD or DO
Completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Board certified IM/FM or Board Eligible for Medical Residents
Active Colorado Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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.

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