Primary Care Physician - Optum CA

Optum CA is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Santa Ana, 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:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, no evenings or weekends
• “Quality vs. Quantity Model”: Average 18-20 patients per day
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
• Daily administrative time built in Physician’s schedule
• This position does not require call or urgent care shifts
• Comfortable seeing patients 18 years of age and older; chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings
• Appointment schedule: 40 minutes for new consults and 20 minutes for in office visits, screenings and follow-up appointments
• Dedicated Medical Assistant and office support, so clinicians can focus on practicing at full scope of license

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 salary plus incentive based on quality and performance
• Generous PTO, CME time, and clinics are closed for nine company observed holidays
• 401k with company match, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance and LTD
• Company paid medical malpractice coverage
• Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities including Physician Partnership

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:

• 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
• Welcome 2025 Resident grads
• Fluent in Spanish is required
• Computer Proficient

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. 

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

Salary : $226,000 - $366,000