Neurologist- Optum NY
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Neurologist- Optum NY in Plainview, New York. Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Neurologist to join our team in Plainview, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous.
- provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.
- provide better care and realize better outcomes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $250.5K - $440.5K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Plainview, New York.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurologist- Optum NY at UnitedHealth Group a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
This Neurology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $251k to $441k annually.
This is approximately 11% above the national median for Neurology professionals, which is around $310k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Plainview, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($251k–$441k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Neurology, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Team-Based Care, Clinical Innovation, Collaboration, Multi-Disciplinary Team. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.
Core responsibilities: The neurologist will provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. They will focus on creating individualized treatment plans for patients.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Annual Increases, Bonus Eligibility, Financial Stability, Retirement Offerings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Physician Partnership Opportunities, Comprehensive Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Neurology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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