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Physician Anesthesiology

  • Job Category: Clinical
  • Primary Location: Las Vegas, NV
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Req #: 407898

OptumCare Anesthesia has an exciting opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Anesthesiologist in Las Vegas. OptumCare is a multi-specialty group of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, area. OptumCare offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout Southern Nevada.

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.

Job Highlights:* Monday through Friday schedule. No nights, weekends, holidays or call responsibility.* Attractive compensation package including sign on bonus!* Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, employee stock purchase program, executive savings plan, physician partnership program, competitive vacation time and CME allowance.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Provide anesthesia for general surgical cases, minor orthopedics with occasional nerve blocks, gastroenterology sedation, ophthalmology, dental surgery and gynecological cases. No OB or open heart. * Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia* Relief and prevention of pain during and following surgical, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

Required Qualifications:

* Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology* Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment* Must have a valid DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment

The salary range for this role is $373,500 to $589,500 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.

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 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 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Working at Optum provides you an opportunity where you can learn, not just from the CMEs but from other staff physicians that have experience. It’s a team-based model, so you never practice alone – whether you are a new grad or you have experience.
Dr. Girisha Kauer

What makes the Optum organization different?

  • Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license.

  • Our culture is one of clinical innovation, collaboration and transformation.

  • We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone. This is the foundation of the team-based care model.

  • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive compensation
  • Dedicated CME time and allowance
  • Robust retirement package
  • Student loan repayment program (available in specific locations)
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) – discount on UnitedHealth Group (UHG) stock
  • Physician partnership and incentive opportunities with Optum
  • Growth, additional income opportunities and more
Female doctor talking with patient

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, relationships, innovation and performance steer our actions and interactions. They also guide us to achieve our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. And throughout it all, we are united by a culture that cultivates a workplace like no other.

Diverse team of healthcare professionals showcasing inclusion and equity in the workplace