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Mount Kisco, New York

Endocrinologist - Optum NY - Mount Kisco

EndocrinologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208K - $352K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking an Endocrinologist to join our team in Mount Kisco, 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.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

Independent practice with a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals that provide a full range of Endocrinology medicine

  • Direct and manage a complete continuum of quality-based care within the interdisciplinary team
  • Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine; Value-Based Care
  • Provider Wellbeing; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling
  • Examines patients in clinic and performs surgical procedures as needed
  • Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
  • Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists as needed

Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider

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

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
  • Fellowship trained and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Endocrinology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

The salary range for this role is $208,000 to $352,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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 independent endocrinology practice within an interdisciplinary team, managing a complete continuum of quality-based care. Responsibilities include examining patients, performing specialized tests, and collaborating with primary care physicians and specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must have unrestricted licensure in New York and be Fellowship trained with Board Certification or Eligibility in Endocrinology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care ManagementClinical Consultation

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$280k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York 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, 1,408 active listings.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endocrinologist - Optum NY - Mount Kisco at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 303 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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<$285k
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$300k
1
$350k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Endocrinologist (FT) - Atlantic Health - South Orange

$260k-$300k
#4

Pediatric Endocrinologist

$230k-$300k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 303 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Kisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$767k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,998/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution