Career Center

Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a full-scope Certified Nurse Midwife to join our OB/GYN team in Poughkeepsie, New York.  At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.  Join us today and start doing your life’s best work. (sm)  

CareMount Medical is a physician-led multispecialty group that was started in 1946 by a group of physicians who wanted high-quality medicine closer to home. Today we have over 45 office locations from Manhattan, NY to below the Albany, NY region along the Hudson River Valley line. Our 650 employed physicians and providers care for over 665,000 patients across the region.   

Position Highlights: 

• Full Scope Clinical Position
• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base  
• Focus on team-based care 
• Schedule Guidelines (Could vary based upon on call and available space and coverage):
  • Typical Office Hours – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (In the office two days per week)
  • Weekday On Call – One 24-Hour Call per week (No daytime office hours – in hospital during day)
  • Weekend On Call – One weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per month
• Hospital Coverage for Labor & Delivery – Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Responsibilities:  

• Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and in collaboration with the MD, shares responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient 
• Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results and patient’s statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient’s progress is normal 
• Discusses case with Obstetrician to assure observation of specified practices 
• Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices 
• Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication 
• Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally 

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Quadruple Aim: Improving Patient Satisfaction; Lowering Costs; Delivery High-Quality Outcomes; Increasing Provider Satisfaction and Well-Being
• Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
• Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
• Affiliations with prestigious organizations
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation 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)
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:

Optum Tri-State 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 – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, 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-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients.  Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.  Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. 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. Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider  

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree and Midwifery certificate 
• Completion of Midwifery, Completion of Midwifery Education Program 
• Four years of clinical Midwifery experience
• Able to Obtain New York State Midwife License and AMCB certification 

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $116,440 to $144,600 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

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.