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Poughkeepsie, New York

Gastroenterologist - Fishkill & Poughkeepsie, NY

Gastroenterology 8.0 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$371,000 - $735,500

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Optum NY - CareMount Medical, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team. This opportunity will be located at both Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, NY locations. 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

No hospital call required – outpatient only!

Consult patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients

Perform Endoscopic Procedures

  • Evaluate patients in the office and perform procedures in a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgical Center
  • Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists

Independent practice with solid affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of full range of advanced medical services

  • Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care
  • Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
  • Partner with your very own Medical Assistant

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 Gastroenterology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

The salary range for this role is $ $371,000 to $ $735,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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

The Gastroenterologist will perform endoscopic procedures and evaluate patients in both office and ambulatory surgical center settings. They will collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists to provide comprehensive patient care without the requirement for hospital call.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an unrestricted New York medical license and be fellowship-trained with Board Certification or Eligibility in Gastroenterology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient consultationClinical documentationMedical diagnosisTreatment planningAmbulatory care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterologist - Fishkill & Poughkeepsie, NY at UnitedHealth Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 346 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Gastroenterology — 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.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$553k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $513k 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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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Gastroenterology

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Living in Poughkeepsie

Typical market rent
$1,842/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Medical Assistant support
In-house diagnostic testing facility