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Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician - Optum NY - Lake Success

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Compensation
$239–393K/yr
Location
Lake Success, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NY License Or Application In Process, requiredBoard Certification Or Eligibility, requiredDEA License Or Ability To Obtain, required

Job overview

Optum NY/NJ seeks an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to provide primary care in Lake Success, New York. The physician will manage care within a team, treat chronic conditions, evaluate patients, and support Advanced Practice Clinicians. The role offers a physician-led, team-based environment, integrated EPIC records, and a compensation model based on quality, with bonus eligibility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Internal Medicine, requiredFamily Medicine, required

Qualifications

NY License or Application in Process, requiredBoard Certification or Eligibility, requiredDEA License or Ability to Obtain, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Requisition number: 2399835

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Physicians

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a dedicated, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician, to join our team in Lake Success, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.

  • Treat chronic diseases and disorders.

  • Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.

  • Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.

  • Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.

  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.

  • Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

Position Highlights:

  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.

  • Providing full spectrum Family/Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.

  • Team based care; Evidence-based Medicine.

  • Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.

  • Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.

  • Fully integrated and actively using EPIC for electronic medical record system.

What makes an Optum organization 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:

  • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, 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

  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association

  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

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

How this job compares

Set against the 13,502 open Physician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$239–393K/yr
  • New York median$259–337K/yr924 salary ranges
  • US median$275–375K/yr5,407 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $316K, is 6% above the New York median midpoint ($298K) — in the middle half of Physician salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,181 open Physician jobs in New York and 13,502 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Physician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,595 postings).
Education
6,726 of the 13,502 open Physician jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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