Here, you'll help attract, lead, support and reward our most valuable asset: our high caliber people. Here, you're expected and empowered to be your best, to grow and to develop your skills. Be prepared to move quickly, to engage proactively, and to think strategically. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work. (sm)

This position is responsible for sourcing Physician candidates for Optum.

Accountabilities include effectively sourcing and screening candidates, acting as a consultant to recruiters and Hiring Managers, providing detailed assessments on market competitors and talent supply, and developing talent robust talent pipelines. This role is accountable for managing interactions with candidates in accordance with employment law and in a manner that fosters transparency, simplicity and respect.

Primary Responsibilities:

• As a functional expert, provide strategic input on the where and how to find functional talent (best sourcing channels and methods), including labor market consultation, competitive intelligence, and how to sell the Optum opportunity to passive Physician talent
• Share market research and trends in candidate flow, market reactions and awareness to local/national branding
• Accountable for the on-going cultivation and evaluation of new candidate sourcing channels and methods
• Leverage and maximize use of all applicable Physician recruitment tools and resources to attract passive talent
• Employ candidate relationship management strategies using CRM software
• Ensure all leads and contacts are captured in the system
• Lead sourcing strategy throughout the requisition life-cycle
• Coordinate activities, time commitments/availability based on gated sourcing process and leadership input on prioritization of work
• Drive effective partnerships with business leaders and Recruitment partners
• Interview and evaluate candidates using consistent templates and processes, including phone and digital interviews, leveraging behavior-based interview and assessment techniques
• Demonstrate best practices, troubleshoot with team members and serve as a mentor / coach on sourcing and recruitment initiatives
• Demonstrate diversity awareness and use sourcing techniques that reach diverse populations
• Actively champion diversity recruitment strategies
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of recruitment related employment laws
• Actively participate in Talent Acquisition projects
• Projects could include large scale process improvement initiatives, social media, participation in user councils and/or in diversity events
• Demonstrate fluency with the Optum businesses and our Employer Value Proposition
• Accountable to track sourcing activities and results
• Responsible for monthly review of all performance metrics to include analysis of transactional and proactive pipelining efforts
  

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience with recruiting and/or sourcing Physicians
• Demonstrated proficiency in talent marketing/sourcing techniques including lead generation, internet, cold calling, and interactive strategies
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR, SPHR, CPC certifications
• ATS Taleo experience
• Demonstrated understanding of compensation programs/benefits
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

OptumCare is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already part of the Fortune 6 company UnitedHealth Group, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to Optum and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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