Physician – Breast Surgeon – Optum NY
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Breast Surgeon – $348K-$507K in United States. Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician to join our team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Key Responsibilities
- provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
- provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.
Requirements
- Salary Range is defined as total cash.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $348K - $507K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician – Breast Surgeon – Optum NY at UnitedHealth Group a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Surgery position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $349k to $508k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($349k–$508k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Breast surgery, General surgery, Clinical care, Team-based care, Tumor board participation, Surgical procedures, Patient care, Oncology support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will perform breast surgeries using advanced technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care. They will also participate in tumor boards and contribute to clinical initiatives within a multispecialty group practice.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Malpractice Coverage, 401k with ESPP, CME Allowance, Physician Partnership Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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