Palliative Care Physician - Optum New Mexico
Optum NM is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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. You’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment guided by diversity and inclusion.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the transition of care management for patients coming out of the hospital or skilled nursing facility and direct a complete continuum of quality‑based care within the interdisciplinary team.
Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and provide relief from pain and other symptoms related to chronic or serious illness, improving quality of life.
Consult and coordinate with patients’ primary care physician and other specialists as needed.
Required Qualifications
M.D. or D.O.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration or ability to obtain.
Current MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain.
Preferred Qualifications
Critical Care, Palliative, or Geriatrics experience.
Experience in a managed care setting and working with medically complex patients.
Working knowledge of Medicare Advantage Risk plans.
Understanding of HEDIS measurements and delivering value‑based care.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options.
Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off.
Robust relocation program.
Professional Liability Insurance.
Excellent PTO package.
Generous retirement program including employer‑funded contributions (401K).
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.