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Per Diem Endocrinologist - Atrius Health

EndocrinologyPer Diem

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Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking Endocrinologist to join our team in South Easton, MA. 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

Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions

Develops and implements a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments

Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care. Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies

Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists such as general surgeons, urologists, orthopedic and ENT surgeons. Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care

Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization

Participates in the development of health education programs

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

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

Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts.

We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. 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

  • Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board Certified or Bord Certified Eligible in Endocrinology
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $xx. xx - $xx. xx per hour. 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients with specialized conditions, develop and implement care plans, and prescribe medications or other treatments. Coordinate care with clinical teams, primary care providers, specialists, and outside agencies, while educating and counseling patients and contributing to health education programs.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited medical school or school of osteopathic medicine and be board certified or board eligible in endocrinology. They must hold current DEA licensure or prescriptive authority, or be able to obtain it after hire, and have American Heart Association BLS certification; ACLS may be required depending on specialty.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Physical AssessmentCare PlanningMedication PrescribingPatient Care ManagementCare CoordinationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationHealth CounselingPrimary Care ConsultationHealth Education Program Development

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,400 active listings.

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Endocrinologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

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<$285k
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$285k-325k
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$350k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Physician: Endocrinology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
#4

Endocrinologist (FT) - Atlantic Health - South Orange

$260k-$300k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 313 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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