Optum New Mexico is seeking a full-time Physiatrist to join our Pain Medicine Team in Albuquerque.At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.
Position Highlights
Perform outpatient musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain diagnoses and treatments
Develop functional assessments of pain issues including acute and chronic pain, headaches, musculoskeletal problems such as back and neck pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves, osteoarthritis, myalgia, post herpetic neuralgia, carpal tunnel and fibromyalgia
Treat patients of all ages afflicted with painful and function-limiting musculoskeletal disorders of the spine, peripheral joints, and soft tissues such as sprains/strains, disc herniations, rheumatologic conditions and athletic injuries
Prescribe therapeutic exercise and other rehabilitation modalities
Recommend therapy techniques, interventional pain procedures and rehabilitation plans
Perform injection techniques such as peripheral nerve blockade, trigger point injections, large and small joint injections
Interpretation of electrodiagnostic studies including electromyography, nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials to diagnose carpal tunnel and pinched nerves or other pain related issues
What makes an Optum organization different?
Practice at the peak of their license
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
The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in New Mexico
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
Generous Continuing Medical Education program
Robust Relocation program
Professional Liability Insurance
Excellent PTO package
Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)
Eight paid holidays a year
Optum New Mexico We are happy to call Albuquerque, New Mexico home. With the tail of the Rockies at our doorstep, we have world-class hiking, biking and skiing at our fingertips. Coupled with amazing scenery, a diverse culture, remarkable food and a world-renowned art scene, it’s no wonder we’re the “Secret of the Southwest!”
Must have completed an accredited residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Must be board certified or board eligible in specialty
Active and unrestricted license in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model
The Optum Story:
At Optum, 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 about our journey at www.workatoptum.com.
