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Physician - Anesthesiology (Per Diem) - Optum NY

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Job Description

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a dedicated, Anesthesiologist (Ambulatory/Office Based) - per diem, to join our team in New York, NY. 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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

The Anesthesiology department is a successful, well-established group that provides high quality, ambulatory anesthesia services in the tri-state region

Comprised of board-certified general Anesthesiologists as well as subspecialty trained pediatric and regional Anesthesiologists

Provides anesthesia care in all our multispecialty surgical and procedure suites as well as multiple ambulatory surgery centers

Position Highlights

  • Collegial group practice with a large referral base
  • Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems in place that allows you to practice at the top of your license
  • Sub-specialty training preferred but not required
  • State of the art EMR system
  • Commitment to quality care in a patient centered, provider-led, team-based environment

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being

  • Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
  • Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
  • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation

Affiliations with Prestigious Organizations

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

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility

  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

Physician Partnership Opportunities and Incentives

Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage

Robust Clinician Learning and Development Programs

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.

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. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from XXX - XXX hourly. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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 a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality ambulatory anesthesia services across multispecialty surgical suites and ambulatory surgery centers. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care and contribute to clinical innovation initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted New York state medical license and be board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric anesthesiaRegional anesthesiaPatient careClinical documentationElectronic medical recordsSurgical supportRisk managementQuality improvement

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in New York51 active791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 63% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index1,578 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 790 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, vision
STD/LTD
CME
Malpractice coverage
401k contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Bonus eligibility

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.