Primary Care Physician – Optum CA

Requisition Number: 2235055
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Whittier, CA, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

Optum CA, (formerly Legacy HealthCare) is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Whittier, CA. 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. 

Position Highlights:

  • We are looking for full-time Family Medicine (or IM) Physician to join our team
  • “Quality vs. Quantity Model” – Average 19 – 20 patients per day
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
  • Dedicated support, so clinicians can focus on practicing at full scope of license
  • Scheduled weekly administrative time
  • This position does not require call, urgent care of after hour shifts
  • Comfortable seeing patients from 16 years of age and older, primarily adult medicine, chronic disease management, annual wellness checks
  • Appointment schedule: 40 minutes for new consults and 20 minutes for in office visits, screenings and follow-up appointments  

 

What makes an Optum organization 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 

  • This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance
  • Optum Physician Partnership Plan
  • 23 days of PTO, allotted CME time, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
  • 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental
  • Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities
  • For full-time providers we will offer a robust relocation package

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
  • Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Active BLS certification
  • Computer Proficient

 

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $256,997 to $364,843 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 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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2235055

Business Segment Optum

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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