MedExpress, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Beckley, WV. 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:

• Open 8am- 8pm, 7 days per week

• Providers typically work 12 hour shifts

• Average patient load = 3-4 patients per hour

• Full licensed medical team and support staff

• Responsibilities include:

• Suturing

• Splinting

• Initial interpretation with digital X-Rays

• Incisions and drainage

• 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.

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, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive pay and well deserved incentive bonuses

• CME reimbursement

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision

• 401k with matching

• Short and long term disability, company paid life insurance

• Company paid malpractice coverage

• Flexible Scheduling

• Holiday pay 1.5x shift rate on days worked

• Upward career growth and professional development

• Supportive and appreciative culture

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification or Board Eligible (as a resident) in a specialty field of medicine with experience treating all ages

• An unrestricted DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)

• Must be CPR certified (or able to obtain prior to start)

• DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working as a Physician in an emergency or urgent care setting

• Willing and able to assist at other center locations in the area

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.