Provides rheumatology care within Optum’s Seattle practice. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with rheumatic diseases, collaborating with clinical peers, using on-site infusion services and referral networks, and delivering patient-centered care with dedicated medical assistant support. Requires an MD or DO, rheumatology board certification or eligibility, Washington medical licensure or eligibility, and a valid DEA license.
Requisition Number: 2378770
Optu m WA , (known locally as The Polyclinic) is seeking a Rheumatology Physician to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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.
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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Practice Highlights:
Required Qualifications:
Optu m WA , (known locally as The Polyclinic) is seeking a Rheumatology Physician to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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.
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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Practice Highlights:
- 4-day work week or less
- 1:1 dedicated MA support
- On-site Infusion Services
- Diverse practice with built in referral network
Required Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.),
- Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Washington or ability to obtain
- Valid DEA license
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