Neurologist – Optum NY

1 month ago
United Statesfrom $250,500Full TimeNeurology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Neurologist – Optum NY in United States. Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Neurologist to join our team in Lake Success, 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

  • State Region: 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
  • free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Neurologist – Optum NY.

Key Skills

NeurologyPatient CareDiagnosisTreatmentTeam-Based CareClinical InnovationCollaborationMulti-Disciplinary TeamEvaluationHealthcare ImprovementReferral ManagementAdministrative SupportClinical ResourcesData AnalysisPractice ManagementCommunity Health

Requirements

Candidates must have unrestricted licensure in New York and board certification or eligibility in Neurology. An active DEA license is also required or must be obtained prior to starting.
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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 United States.

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 to create individualized treatment plans. The role involves clinical care of neurology patients.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Stock Options, 401k, CME Coverage, Malpractice Coverage. 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.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Stock Options
401k
CME Coverage
Malpractice Coverage
4.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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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