Optum

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Interventional Spine Physician provides non‑surgical care for patients with acute and chronic spine‑related conditions. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and interventional management of musculoskeletal and spine disorders, with the goal of improving function, reducing pain, and supporting quality outcomes through a patient‑centered, team‑based care model.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions
• Perform interventional spine procedures, including:
• Epidural steroid injections
• Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
• Sacroiliac joint and trigger point injections
• Develop individualized, non surgical treatment plans
• Review diagnostic imaging and relevant clinical data
• Collaborate with physical therapy, pain management, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and primary care teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Participate in quality, safety, and clinical improvement initiatives
  

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

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
• Fellowship Trained in Interventional Spine
• Active or eligible state medical license
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fluoroscopy‑guided and/or ultrasound‑guided procedures
• Outpatient spine or musculoskeletal practice experience
  
  

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $340,000 to $632,000. 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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