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Optum, a leading healthcare technology and analytics powerhouse under UnitedHealth Group, leverages data to transform care delivery, pharmacy benefits, and population health management. The company’s OptumInsight platform powers predictive analytics, AI‑driven care plans, and real‑time data dashboards that help providers and payers reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Tech talent at Optum is recruited for roles such as software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, and DevOps specialists. Candidates regularly work with Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Python, R, TensorFlow, and advanced SQL to build scalable health‑tech solutions.

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Principal AI/ML Engineer - Remote

Company: Optum

Location: Bellevue, WA

Posted Nov 26, 2024

PhD in AI, computer science, data science, applied math or related technical fields. 10+ years of industry/academic experience in machine learning or a related…

General Otolaryngologist – Reliant Medical Group – Full Time

Company: Optum

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Posted Dec 03, 2024

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is recruiting a full-time General Otolaryngologist in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led organization aiming to improve healthcare. The role offers a collaborative environment, robust resources, and opportunities for professional growth. The team includes 5 physicians, 2 advanced practitioners, and 4 audiologists. The position offers a 1:7-8 call schedule, full audiology services, and state-of-the-art Epic EMR system. The department is open to building the practice to accommodate additional surgical procedures of interest.

Primary Care Physician – WellMed Medical Group – Austin, TX

Company: Optum

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Nov 24, 2024

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is recruiting a Primary Care Physician for a position in Austin, TX. Optum, a clinician-led organization, offers a collaborative environment with resources to improve patient care. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on comprehensive care for geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage. The 'Quality vs. Quantity Model' allows for efficient care, typically seeing 14-16 patients daily. Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics. OptumCare emphasizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered quality care, and continuous improvement. The organization provides a supportive work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Physician – Urologist | Crystal Run Healthcare, Optum New York – Greater Middletown, NY

Company: Optum

Location: Middletown, New York

Posted Nov 23, 2024

Crystal Run Healthcare, part of Optum, is seeking a full-time Urologist to join their growing team in Middletown, NY. The role offers a patient-centered team-based care environment, growth opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art technology. The urologist will treat a wide range of conditions, perform various procedures, and benefit from a competitive compensation model, robust benefits, and a supportive work culture.

MOHS Surgeon - Dermatologist - Reliant Medical Group - FT or PT - Worcester, MA

Company: Optum

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is seeking a part or full-time Moh's Surgeon in Worcester, MA. The role offers flexible scheduling, a collegial group practice with a large referral base, and the opportunity to work as a Mohs surgeon two days a week. Treatment modalities include TELEDERM services, Mohs surgery, and narrow band UVB light therapy. The team includes four Dermatologists and four dedicated advanced practitioners. Reliant Medical Group is a top performer in the Quadruple Aim initiatives in Massachusetts, committed to clinical innovation and transformation. Compensation includes dedicated CME time, excellent PTO package, robust retirement package, and company-paid malpractice insurance.

Cardiology – WellMed Medical Group– Ft. Worth, TX

Company: Optum

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Posted Nov 19, 2024

WellMed, part of Optum, is recruiting a cardiologist for Fort Worth, Texas. Optum is a clinician-led organization aiming to improve healthcare. As a team member, you'll contribute to the Quadruple Aim, work in a collaborative environment, and have access to extensive clinical resources. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, offering bonus incentives based on production and quality metrics. Optum provides a supportive work environment, robust compensation, and benefits, including retirement offerings, comprehensive health plans, and learning programs. Required qualifications include a medical degree, board certification in Cardiology, an active Texas medical license, and a valid DEA license. Preferred qualifications include bilingual fluency and understanding of managed care environments.

Rheumatology Physician – Optum

Company: Optum

Location: Corvallis, Oregon

Posted Nov 24, 2024

The Corvallis Clinic, part of Optum, is recruiting a Rheumatology Physician for a full-time, outpatient position in Corvallis, OR. The role offers no call responsibilities, an established referral network, on-site lab and imaging services, a 24-month salary guarantee, and competitive compensation with benefits. The physician will manage chronic Rheumatic diseases, perform specialized tests, and collaborate in a supportive environment focused on the Quadruple Aim. Optum emphasizes a best-in-class employee experience, autonomous practice, and a commitment to exceptional care and fulfilling careers.

Gastroenterologist I Optum I Huntington Beach

Company: Optum

Location: Huntington Beach, California

Posted Nov 19, 2024

Optum, the largest medical network in the US, is seeking a Gastroenterologist for their Orange County, CA clinic. The role involves managing patient care, performing procedures, and collaborating with a network of colleagues. Optum offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Required qualifications include an unrestricted CA medical license, CA DEA certificate, BC in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and EMR proficiency.

Physician – Urologist – Optum Tri-State

Company: Optum

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Optum, the largest medical group network in the nation, is recruiting a patient-centric Urologist for their expanding team in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role offers a collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base, focusing on team-based care. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including the UroLift® System and UroNav Fusion Biopsy System. Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license in a clinician-centric environment with shared EMR across businesses. The compensation model is competitive, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility. The position also offers robust retirement offerings, comprehensive benefits, and learning and development programs.

Dermatologist- Optum NY

Company: Optum

Location: Lake Success, New York

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, is recruiting a patient-centric Dermatologist for its Lake Success, NY team. The role offers independent practice with hospital affiliation, surgery center ownership opportunities, and robust diagnostic facilities. Responsibilities include comprehensive skin consultations, medication prescription, and non-invasive surgical procedures. Optum supports providers to practice at their peak, fostering a culture of clinical innovation and transformation. Compensation includes a competitive model with bonus eligibility, robust retirement offerings, and comprehensive benefits. The position is part of Optum Tri-State, formed in 2022, serving nearly 2 million patients across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

Internal Medicine Physician – Reliant Medical Group

Company: Optum

Location: Westborough, Massachusetts

Posted Nov 20, 2024

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is recruiting an Internal Medicine Physician for their Westborough, MA location. Optum, a clinician-led care organization, offers a collaborative environment with diverse teams, focusing on value-based care. The role involves working with specialists and behavioral health providers, flexible scheduling, and a state-of-the-art EMR system. Optum provides a supportive work environment with competitive compensation, CME time, excellent PTO, robust retirement packages, and malpractice insurance. The position is ideal for board-certified or board-eligible physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, with unlimited Massachusetts licensure and active DEA license.

Endocrinologist - Optum Tri-State, NY

Company: Optum

Location: Lake Success, New York

Posted Nov 19, 2024

Optum is seeking a patient-centric Endocrinologist to join their team in Lake Success, NY. The role offers independent practice with strong hospital affiliations, direct care management, and a focus on quality-based care. Optum supports clinicians to practice at the peak of their license, with a culture of clinical innovation and transformation. The compensation model is competitive, with significant earning potential, and includes robust benefits and retirement offerings. The position is part of Optum Tri-State, formed in 2022, serving nearly 2 million patients across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Optum?
Optum offers a collaborative, data‑centric culture where cross‑functional teams drive innovation. Employees report high engagement in continuous learning programs, access to health‑tech labs, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid models. Compensation includes competitive base, bonus, and equity components, while health and wellness benefits cover dental, vision, and mental‑health resources. Onsite perks such as lunch discounts and standing desks are common in major hubs like Chicago and Boston.
What types of positions are available at Optum?
Open roles span software engineering, data science, analytics engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity, product management, AI/ML research, UX/UI design, and clinical informatics. Departments range from OptumInsight (analytics) to OptumRx (pharmacy tech) to OptumCare (clinical services). Tech stacks include AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Spark, and machine‑learning frameworks. Business and operations roles focus on supply‑chain optimization, claims processing, and patient‑experience analytics.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your résumé to highlight measurable outcomes—e.g., reduced processing time by 30% or increased data accuracy to 99.9%—and include relevant tech keywords from the posting. Build a portfolio of healthcare‑tech projects or publish notebooks on Kaggle to demonstrate domain expertise. Leverage internal referrals by connecting with current Optum employees on LinkedIn and attending virtual tech meetups. Prepare for the interview by mastering data‑structure problems in Python, reviewing cloud‑security best practices, and practicing behavioral questions that align with Optum’s values of innovation, patient focus, and integrity.

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