Physician Pathways Program - Cardiology | Atrius Health
Listed compensation
$40-$60/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Cardiology Physician – Residency Pathways Program in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Cardiology resident to join our team in Needham, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40 - $60/hour.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Incentive and Recognition Programs
- Equity Stock Purchase
- 401k Contribution
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Cardiology Physician – Residency Pathways Program.
Key Responsibilities
The Cardiology resident will participate in a customized program involving exposure to primary and specialty care within a value-based model. The role involves contributing to practice initiatives and collaborating with a team-based delivery system to improve patient health outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship. Preference is given to local physician residents based in Massachusetts.
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,048 active listings.
Of the 43 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 42% have no call, 21% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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