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Middletown, New York

Gastroenterologist-Middletown, NY

GastroenterologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$371k-$736k

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Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Physician - Gastroenterology to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

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

Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.

Independent practice with strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital that provides a full range of gastroenterology medicine

Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base and a focus on provider wellness and team-based care

Surgery Center/ASC centers located conveniently down the street from our offices, and ownership opportunities available with tenure

Full complement of excellent support staff (Advanced Practice Clinician, Medical Assistants and Administrative teams) and dedicated practice management systems in place that enable you to practice at the peak of your licensure and assist within patient care

Supported to grow your practice and patient panel

Primary Responsibilities

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

Perform endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures (i. e., ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound procedure experience highly preferred)

  • Examines patients in clinic, hospital rounds and performs surgical procedures as needed
  • Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists
  • Serve as collaborating physician to assigned Advanced Practice Clinician(s)

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

  • Value-Based care model; Evidence-Based medicine
  • Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being
  • Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
  • We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can’t do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model
  • A culture of Innovation, Collaboration, Transformation, and Growth

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations; putting people first and working together with “Optum-ism” striving to improve everyday with an open mind and an open heart

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earnings potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility

  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company - United Health Group
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision coverage
  • Excellent PTO package (increasing with tenure) & Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Robust retirement options including employer funded contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UGH stock)
  • Physician partnership opportunities with Optum
  • Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Consistent Career Growth, Professional Development, and Supportive Culture

Supportive and Appreciative Culture

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

  • Fellowship training in Gastroenterology
  • Residency training in Internal Medicine

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology

  • Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of New York (or has New York license application submitted and in-process)
  • Active and unrestricted CDS permit (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtain prior to start)

Preferred Qualification

  • ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound procedure experience
  • 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?

The salary range for this role is $371,000 to $735,500 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

The physician will consult with patients to diagnose and treat health concerns while performing endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures. They will also collaborate with primary care physicians and oversee assigned Advanced Practice Clinicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must have fellowship training in Gastroenterology and residency training in Internal Medicine, along with Board Certification or eligibility. An unrestricted medical license in New York, DEA license, and CDS permit are required for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

EndoscopyClinical diagnosisMedical consultation

Gastroenterology — 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 ~$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).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,755 active listings.

What does the Gastroenterology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$371k–$736kGastroenterology median $438k (middle half $375k–$560k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$513k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Gastroenterology listings in New York25 active378 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Gastroenterology hiring demand#19 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed
New Gastroenterology listings148 in the last 30 days141 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Gastroenterology pay trend+14.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,755 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
2
<$485k
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$485k-570k
2
$650k
3
$655k-740k

Annual compensation range

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$371k-$736k
#2

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GBMC HealthCare · Towson, Maryland

$675k
#3

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$660k
#4

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$580k-$650k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 377 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
Excellent PTO package increasing with tenure
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Robust retirement options with employer funded contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Physician partnership opportunities
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Bonus eligibility

Living in Middletown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,442/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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