Permanent Ophthalmology Opportunity in Kingston, New York

• Position Type: Permanent
• Recruited Specialty: Ophthalmology
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: Yes
• Structure of Position: Multi-Specialty Group, Employed by Hospital/Clinic/MSO/Other
• Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
• Expected Patient Call Coverage: 1:5
• Expected ER Call Coverage: 1:5

Optum is part of a nationwide network of dedicated providers and care teams working together to help people live their healthiest lives. Optum Medical Care is a part of a regional team of over 2,100 providers serving more than 1.6 million patients in the tri-state region.

We are currently seeking a BC/BE glaucoma or cornea trained ophthalmologist to join our busy practice in Kingston and Rhinebeck, NY.  We would also consider a comprehensive ophthalmologist with broad practice interests, including medical glaucoma, diabetic disease, and cataract surgery. Both offices are currently staffed by two comprehensive ophthalmologists and one medical retina specialist.  We share group call coverage with our offices in Poughkeepsie, making for a 7 MD call rotation. A recently retired ophthalmologist with 30 years of practice in the community has left a large need for continuing care.  The other three physicians on staff have a combined 40 years’ experience in the community.

Our department is supported by a team of clinical & non-clinical staff, including COA’s and COT’s.  We have a strong referral relationship with our community optometrists and also work closely with our in-house regional subspecialty partners in Cornea, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Retina.  We have 8 exam lanes, the most up-to-date OCT technology, and imaging/angiography systems in each of our offices, as well as the latest IOL Master for our cataract surgery patients.  We utilize our community hospital as well as a regional outpatient eye surgery center for surgical procedures.  The surgery center offers Femto cataract surgery and ORA technology.  We have the advantage of a shared EMR with our colleagues in Optum, on-site labs and imaging services for our patients, and coordinated care with primary care providers and other medical and surgical specialties in the group.

The Hudson Valley Region of New York is home to a number of historical, diverse, and culturally rich communities.  We are situated roughly halfway between New York City and the state capital of Albany, with easy rail connections to both cities.  There are numerous universities and colleges in the region, as well as some of the highest ranking public schools in the both New York State and the country.  There are limitless outdoor activities including hiking and skiing in the Catskill and Berkshire Mountains, and boating and kayaking on the Hudson River and mountain lakes.

Advantages of Practicing at Optum:

• Physician-centric and physician focused

• Multiple colleagues within the same specialty for support in clinical care

• Shared EMR with all colleagues for coordinated patient care

• Prompt lab and radiology support

• Prompt patient referrals to other sub-specialists in the medical group

• Walk-in Urgent Care Centers for emergency visits and referrals

• Attract and retain stellar employees

• Competitive health insurance/benefits

• Strong support in malpractice; IT/EMR; billing; administration; human resources; allowing more time for patient care

• Marketing support for on-boarding announcements and ongoing PR, content, and community opportunities

• Physician lecture series across all specialties for “in-house” CME

• Affiliations with prestigious organizations: (Registered Profile Required) and (Registered Profile Required)

Physician Benefits Summary:

• Sign-On Bonus

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401K

• Medical Professional Liability Insurance

• Umbrella Coverage

• Paid Time Off/CME/Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Corporate Discount Program

For more information please call or email:
Meghan Tooley, SHRM-CP
Provider Recruiting & HR Project Manager
Phone: (Registered Profile Required)
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About Optum:

CareMount, ProHEALTH and Riverside medical groups have united and rebranded as one regional group under Optum’s nationwide family of dedicated physicians and care teams, who are working together to help people live their healthiest lives.

Optum is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 210,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system and improve overall population health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

Optum Medical Care in the tri-state region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group) offers an interconnected network that enables us to work collaboratively to better coordinate care among our doctors and care teams. Together, we offer you and your family access to more than 2,100 providers, representing 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey and Southern Connecticut.

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. CareMount will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CareMount is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card
• Preferred Experience Level: Currently In Training, Recently Trained, Experienced
• Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes

• Facility Type: Clinic
• Number of Providers: 600