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As a part of OptumCare is seeking a Full Time Interventional Cardiologist Physician to join our Cardiology team in Las Vegas, NV. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.    

Position Highlights:

• Collegial group practice with a large referral base
• The expanding practice includes 6 Cardiologists and 6 Advanced Practitioners
• Provide the latest diagnostic and treatment options to include coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, and structural heart disease interventions (TAVR, mitral valve clipping, ASD closure).
• Provide evaluations and treatment for ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and preventative measures.
• Focus on “non-structural intervention” and be proficient in coronary and peripheral interventional work in Ambulatory Surgical Center with the ability to perform complex interventions in the hospital with surgical back up
• Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems in place that allows you to practice at the top of your license
• State of the art Epic EMR system
• We are seeking a board-certified cardiologist with interventional credentials. The position includes all aspects of invasive cardiology and PCI, with additional opportunities for complementary general and noninvasive cardiology

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• A team-based care model is in place to assist providers in optimal & efficient care delivery.
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and state-of-the-art care transformation.
• Delivering on the Quadruple Aim initiative – high-quality, high-value services and outstanding patient and provider experience.
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• General Cardiology fellowship completion with at least Level 2 training in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography
• Fellowship trained and board certified in Interventional Cardiology
• Interventional credentials
• Level 3 training in cardiac catherization and peripheral intervention from an accredited program
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Active DEA License or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of post-fellowship experience as an Interventional Cardiologist

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So, when it comes to how we use the world's largest accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices, or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care must go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. 

Nevada Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Nevada residents is $420,800 to $625,400. 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. 

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.