Per Diem Hospice & Palliative Physician

Southwest Medical, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Physician to join our team in the Las Vegas, NV area. 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. 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.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

The role will involve seeing hospice patients, as well as cross coverage for the palliative team. As part of Southwest Medical Associates, you will be part of the total care continuum and work closely with primary care physicians, SNFists, hospitalists and other specialty clinicians to delivery holistic patient care.

Position Highlights:

• Monday through Friday schedule 8 am to 5 pm
• Call shared with other MD/DO's approximately every 3rd week
• Seeing hospice patients in different settings (home, facility, inpatient) as well as palliative cross coverage

Southwest Medical, part of Optum, is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. 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:

• Board Certified, MD or DO
• Active, unrestricted state license in NV or ability to obtain prior to employment
• 1+ years of clinical practice experience in a hospice and palliative environment
• Experience in a leadership or administrative role

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125.00 to $186.06 per hour. 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Las Vegas, NV

Job ID: UHG-2305434

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-10T00:19:54