The physician workforce is getting younger. In fact, studies show that approximately one third of working physicians today are millennials. That means there are as many as four generations of physicians working side by side. It’s an exciting time to be entering the practice of medicine — there are an abundance of mentors, a medical industry hungry for new ideas, an influx of practice technologies and a transformative shift toward value-based care. Optum is preparing rising physicians to excel in this exciting new era of medicine with the Physician Pathways Program.
The future of medicine is going to look very different. It will bring together the best of clinical care, medical innovation and global data so our future physicians can do more than just practice medicine — they can be champions for a healthier world. With the Optum Physician Pathways Program, we can give rising physicians a head start. This program allows last-year residents and fellows to begin onboarding for an Optum career while they finish their training.
Highlights of the Optum Physician Pathways Program include:
- Expert mentorship: Mentorship from an experienced physician in our organization to support your transition from training to full-time employment at Optum to set you up for success.
- Financial support: Receive a stipend for the one to three hours per month you commit to our flexible program.
- Relationship building: Meet your leaders and peers months prior to starting.
- Enhance your final year of training: Stay focused on your training, commit to a full-time position early and learn about value-based care and population health.
The Optum Physician Pathways Program doesn’t just prepare rising clinicians for a fulfilling career at Optum; it prepares them to be leaders for the future of value-based medicine. As the industry moves away from the classic fee-for-service model and into more value-based care models, there will be increased need for well-trained, supported and equipped clinicians to help patients achieve their overall health goals and live healthier lives.
The physician-led teams who make up Optum are committed to making health care better for everyone, including clinicians. With our Quadruple Aim, we’re continually seeking ways to improve how we deliver care for our patients and our physicians. This means:
- Greater investments in technology and innovations that improve the way our clinicians practice
- Utilizing team-based care models where everyone can contribute at the top of their license
- Creating leadership training programs to support the professional and personal growth of our clinicians
- Emphasizing employee wellness, work-life balance and overall professional satisfaction
- And much more
If you’re a rising physician who wants to learn, grow and get a head start on your career in a value-based care environment, the Optum Physician Pathways Program is right for you. Come be part of a future-focused team dedicated to making health care better — for patients, for clinicians, for our communities and for tomorrow.
Join the Physician Pathways Program and see how fulfilling medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
