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Hopewell Junction, New York

Pediatrician - Hopewell Junction, NY

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$204k-$346k

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Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking patient-centric Pediatricians to join our teams in stunning Hudson Valley clinics in Fishkill and Hopewell Junction. 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

  • Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, less than 2 hours from New York City
  • Experienced Physicians and APCs
  • 32 hours patient facing hours per week
  • Collegial group practice with a large referral base

Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems in place that allows you to practice at the top of your license

  • Sub-specialty training welcomed but not required
  • State of the art Epic EMR system
  • Commitment to quality care in a patient centered, provider-led, team-based environment

What makes an Optum Career 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

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential 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
  • Enjoy Work/Life Balance with 32 Patient Facing Hours per week!

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region

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
  • Residency trained and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $204,000 - $346,000. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide patient-centric pediatric care in an ambulatory setting while collaborating with primary care teams. Contribute to practice initiatives and maintain high-quality outcomes within a team-based environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted New York medical license and be residency trained with Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatrics. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practiceAmbulatory careTeam-based careQuality improvementDiagnostic skills

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Of the 41 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 63% have no call, 37% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Hopewell Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Median resident rent
$1,565/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed competitive compensation model based on quality
Bonus eligibility
Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Physician Partnership opportunities
Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD)
CME coverage
Malpractice coverage