Physician Pathways Program - Cardiology | Atrius Health
Listed compensation
$40-$60/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Cardiology Physician – Pathways Program, Guaranteed Salary in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Cardiology resident to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40 - $60/hour.
- Guaranteed Salary in Final Year of Training
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Incentive and Recognition Programs
- Equity Stock Purchase
- 401k Contribution
- Mentorship from Experienced Physicians
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Cardiology resident will participate in a pathway program to gain exposure to value-based care models and population health initiatives. The role involves mentorship from experienced physicians and collaboration within a team-based delivery model.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship. Preference is given to local physician residents in Massachusetts.
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,048 active listings.
Of the 43 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 42% have no call, 21% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Cardiologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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