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Lake Success, New York

Dermatologist- Optum NY

DermatologyIncludes callFull-Time

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from $358,000

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Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Dermatologist to join our team in Lake Success, 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

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

  • Surgery Center/ASC Ownership opportunities
  • Robust in-house diagnostic testing facility
  • Full complement of support teams to assist with patient care

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive skin consultations by evaluating patient skin conditions and screening for disease
  • Utilize patient medical history as part of skin assessments and prescribing medication for the treatment of skin conditions
  • Perform non-invasive surgical procedures on skin
  • Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed
  • Consult with patients about the status of their skin health
  • What makes an Optum Care organization different?
  • 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
  • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • 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)

Physician Partnership Opportunities and Incentives

  • 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 workatoptum.com

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Dermatology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $358,000 - $701,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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.

Requirements

Requires unrestricted licensure in the state of New York and Board Certification or eligibility in Dermatology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Disease ScreeningPatient AssessmentMedical History Evaluation

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,397 active listings.

Of the 31 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 77% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$530k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $491k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dermatologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

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#1

Dermatology Physician - Everett, WA

UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington

$358k-$702k
#2

Dermatologist - Fishkill, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Fishkill, New York

$360k-$673k
#3

Dermatologist, U.S. Licensed

$270 per hour
#4

Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologist

$400k-$500k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Lake Success

Median resident rent
$3,501/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
STD/LTD
CME and Malpractice Coverage
Robust Retirement Offerings with Employer Funded Contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Physician Partnership Opportunities
Robust Clinician Learning and Development Programs