Primary Care Physician (Northern Los Angeles County)

Requisition Number: 2125905
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Alhambra, CA

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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Optum is a physician-led, close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing doctors like you! 

As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for Full-Time Primary Care Physician to join our Primary Care North Float team in the greater Los Angeles area

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Optum Clinic Locations: the northern area of Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and parts of Los Angeles)
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • Covers PTO, LOA, vacancies, and CMEs
  • May also cover urgent care
  • Manage patient care in outpatient setting
  • Consults, follow-up appointments, well-checks, schedule screenings
  • Comfortable seeing primarily adults/senior base
  • Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients

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 eligible/Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Unrestricted California Physician License
  • Current BLS, ACLS certification
  • Current California DEA certificate prior to start date
  • EMR Proficient  
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills and time management

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of post-residency experience
  • New Grad Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents are welcome to apply
  • EMR Proficient
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills and time management

About OptumCare:
At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.

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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2125905

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Director

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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