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Optum
Primary Care Physician
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What they do
A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.
$228,267 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Care Physician This role allows you to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while practicing value-based, patient-centered care supported by an integrated care model. Backed by Optum's resources, technology, and collaborative clinical teams, you'll be able to deliver high-quality care, improve health outcomes, and truly make a difference in the lives of the individuals and families you serve. Montebello offers the best of Southern California living with a strong sense of community, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to Los Angeles, Orange County, and nearby coastal destinations. Residents enjoy local parks, dining, shopping, and year-round outdoor activities, making it an ideal place to build meaningful patient relationships while enjoying everything the region has to offer.
Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.) Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible for medical residents Active and unrestricted California Medical License or ability to obtain prior to start Current California DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to startEMR Proficient Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm (no call, no weekends) Manage patient care in an outpatient setting Conduct consultations, follow-up appointments, well-checks, and schedule screenings Comfortable seeing patients of all ages, primarily adults/seniorsAverage Daily Patient Census:
18-20 patients Appointment schedule: 40 min new patient, 20 min follow-up patient visits Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistantsCompensation & Benefits Highlights:
Sign-on and relocation bonuses Competitive base salary with performance incentives GenerousPTO, CME
days, and 9 paid holidays 401(k) with company match + stock purchase program Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage Company-paid malpractice insurance Paid License Renewals Professional development and leadership opportunities Holistic well‑being support through our wellness programs, offering mental health resources, fitness solutions, and tools that help you thrive. We deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care through integrated teams. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for all. OptumCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or genetic information. Drug-free workplace.For California Residents Only:
The salary range for California residents is $260,000-$360,000 per year. 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 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Mental Health