Physician - Internal Medicine - Virtual Care

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

General Role Description:

The Virtual Care Physician in Internal Medicine will be working in an adult ambulatory care setting. You will conduct patient exams virtually from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.

The Physician will deliver patient-centered care in a virtual care setting as a member of a clinical team whose goal is to support value-based care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and while providing a world-class patient experience.

Successful candidates will be able to communicate in a patient-friendly language, both verbally and in writing, and enjoy collaborating with a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities will include

• Treat patients via virtual care using a dedicated digital health platform
• Diagnose, treat and manage patients in a fast-paced environment
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Enjoy working in a team-based environment and collaborating with other clinicians
• Lead and supervise Virtual Care APCs assigned to the Virtual Care Practice
• Assess the need for and interpret diagnostic information and laboratory results
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments and examinations
• Be comfortable performing health risk assessments virtually
• Perform specific duties as outlined by the managing physician
• Experience with current virtual care delivery methods
• Participate in the development of virtual care protocols, guidelines, policies and training programs

for providers

• Willing to work onsite in a Kelsey-Seybold Clinic a minimum of one week per quarter to provide care

to patients in a face-to-face setting

• Participate in key digital health strategy and clinical meetings

Job Description

• Interested in delivering care in a virtual care environment with frequent change / product

improvements and extremely comfortable using new technology and software

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of primary care experience
• Experience with treating patients in a virtual care setting
• Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD, DO)
• Internal Medicine Residency training
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
• Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine or Board Eligible within three years of

residency

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. 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.