Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients’ expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really important. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re working together to help people live healthier lives and to help the health system work better for everyone. You can become part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

As a part of OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, MedExpress is seeking a Per Diem Physician to join our team in Benton, AR. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

Position Highlights:

• Deliver the highest quality primary and urgent care services, including:
  • Physical examinations
  • Develop and implement patient management plans
  • Chronic condition management
  • Incisions and drainage
  • Splinting
  • Suturing
  • Managing infection and wound care
  • Supervision of midlevel practitioners when appropriate
  • Provide clinical leadership of worksite staff

What makes an OptumCare organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• Patients are treated like family. We focus on helping patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really important
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community locally

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• CME reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision
• 401k with matching
• Short and long term disability, company paid life insurance
• Company paid malpractice coverage
• Flexible Scheduling
• Upward career growth and professional development
• Supportive and appreciative culture

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification or Board Eligible (as a resident) Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2+ years of experience working independently as a Physician
• An unrestricted DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Must be CPR certified (or able to obtain prior to start)
• DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment if applicable to the worksite location)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, ambulatory care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting
• Willing and able to assist at other center locations in the area

About OptumCare:

At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.

Would you thrive with OptumCare?

• Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
• Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
• Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
• Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
• Do you want to be part of something better?

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.