Endocrinologist- Optum NY
Listed compensation
from $227,000
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Job Description
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Endocrinologist to join our team in Bethpage, 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. 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 a solid affiliation with local tertiary care hospitals that provide a full range of Endocrinology medicine
- Direct and manage a complete continuum of quality-based care within the interdisciplinary team
- Teamwork; Evidence-based Medicine; Value-Based Care
- Provider Wellbeing; Work-Life Balance; Flexible Scheduling
- Examines patients in clinic and performs surgical procedures as needed
- Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat patients
- Consult with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists as needed
Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider
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)
APC Partnership Opportunities and Incentives
Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
Robust Clinician Learning and Development Programs
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
- Fellowship trained and Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Endocrinology
- Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $227,000 - $373,500. 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.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Endocrinologist will provide quality-based care within an interdisciplinary team, examining patients and performing surgical procedures as needed. They will consult with primary care physicians and specialists to diagnose and treat patients in an ambulatory setting.
Requirements
Candidates must have unrestricted licensure in New York and be Fellowship trained with Board Certification or Eligibility in Endocrinology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Endocrinology — 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 ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $278k 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 75/100, 1,408 active listings.
Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endocrinologist- Optum NY at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 303 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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