Neurologist- Unity Health Network-Akron, OH

Company: Optum
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Neurologist to join our team in Akron, OH. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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:

Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of neurological care related health problems
Compliance with all coding and documentation requirements
Practice evidence-based medicine
Outpatient and light inpatient rotation -mix
Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs, and other collaborating physicians/providers
Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
Provides counsel, support, and education to facility staff
Supports FCMs in developing and providing in-service educational programs to facility staff
Participates in management meetings that include, but may not be limited to:

Weekly case conference reviews
Monthly staff meetings
Schedule Joint Operating Committee meetings
Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings
Continuing education/journal club programs


Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
Requires participation in clinical on-call program as plan expands
Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews
Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

-Position Highlights:

Our physicians provide comprehensive neurological care medicine in an outpatient setting including MS, Sleep, Brain Injury, Headache, Movement, Testing, Infusion Suite, Neuropsychology. - -Candidates trained in Sleep Medicine may also incorporate sleep into their practice. -
Patient centered, team-based environment, offering a value-based practice model with a diversified patient base
Joining seven colleagues' w/APC, CNS, CRNN and other support at one location
Telemedicine
High Field EEG, EMG, on-site infusion suite and Neuropsychologist
Large referring base
Teaching opportunities
Support by the Optum Centers of Excellence network includes

More accurate diagnoses
Higher survival rates
Health care that is planned, coordinated, and provided by a team of experts who specialize in your condition and regularly work together
Fewer complications



What makes an Optum Career 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:

Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
Competitive compensation model
401k Plan -
CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package -
Retirement package including employer funded contributions
Company paid malpractice insurance.
Short term/Long term Disability
Stock Purchase Plan
Clinician learning and development programs

Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. 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 medical licensure in the state of Ohio, or able to obtain
Active and unrestricted DEA License, or ability to obtain
Board certified M.D. or D.O. Neurology
On Call Participation
Ability to perform light rounding at hospital
Ability to perform maintenance of privileges with no restrictions at hospital where procedures will be performed


Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years clinical experience
Sleep Medicine

The salary range for this role is $244,000 to $423,000 annually based on full-time employment. -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 local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
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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.

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