Retina Ophthalmologist - Optum NM

Optum NM is seeking a Retina Trained Ophthalmologist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:

• Examine Patients: Conduct thorough examinations to diagnose retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.
• Diagnostic Tests: Interpret results from tests like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography, and visual field testing.
• Medications and Injections: Administer or prescribe medications and provide intraocular injections for conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration. Medicare Advantage focus on quality and affordability
• Procedures: Performs Panretinal Photocoagulation and focal lasers as indicated by pathology.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about treatment options and disease management.
• Collaboration: Work with other healthcare professionals to manage systemic diseases affecting the eye, such as diabetes.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest research and advancements in retinal disease treatment.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed patient records, documenting all procedures, diagnoses, treatments, and progress.
• Patient volume: 22-25 patients per day
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5 with no weekends
• Call time: Minimal
• Referrals: Built in from Primary and Specialty Care from large collegial group

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

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:

• Medical Degree: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Residency: Completion of a residency in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Fellowship
• Licensure: Valid New Mexico medical license to practice as an ophthalmologist or ability to attain prior to starting
• Board Certification: Ophthalmology
• Skills: Proficiency in diagnostic techniques, surgical skills, patient management, staying current with medical advancements, retina injections and laser retina procedures

The salary range for this role is $333,000 to $563,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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: 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.