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Yorktown Heights, New York

OB/GYN - Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecologist - Yorktown, NY

Pediatrics Top 10% in PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$318,275 - $472,626

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Full-Time · on-site
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Not specified
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecologist to join our team in Yorktown Heights, 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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

  • Split time between two outpatient locations in Yorktown Heights and Poughkeepsie
  • Maintain a Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology practice with one other physician
  • 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 Epic EMR system
  • Research opportunity available if desired
  • 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

Competitive compensation model with built in guarantees during first 1-2 years, quality incentives and growth earning potential

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)

  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region

Optum Tri-State 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 – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients. Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. 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. Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider

Required Qualifications

  • Able to Obtain Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
  • Able to Obtain BE/BC Obstetrics and Gynecology

Able to Obtain Completion of subspecialty training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology and minimally invasive surgery in children.

  • Able to Obtain Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
  • Would you thrive with Optum?

Do you practice evidence-based medicine?

  • Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
  • Are you a team player – comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
  • Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
  • Do you want to be part of something better?

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $318,275.00 to $472,626.00 per year. 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 education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will maintain a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology practice while splitting time between outpatient locations in Yorktown Heights and Poughkeepsie. They will work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced medical technology.

Requirements

Candidates must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted New York medical license and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Completion of subspecialty training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology and minimally invasive surgery is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric gynecologyTeam-based care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB/GYN - Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecologist - Yorktown, NY at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 640 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,180 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$395k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $366k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
41%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Pediatrics

  • On-site

Living in Yorktown Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$716k
Residents’ average commute
38 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation model with built-in guarantees
Quality incentives
Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME, and malpractice coverage
Robust clinician learning and development programs