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Houma, Louisiana

4.5 Day Week, No Call - Primary Care Physician - Houma, LA

Primary Care 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$226k-$366k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

$30,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join our growing team across Louisiana. Our mission is to provide a path of well-being for our patients through high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care that delivers superior outcomes and satisfaction.

Why Join PCPlus?

  • Physician-led, team-based environment with support from APRNs, RNs, and a dedicated Quality Improvement team
  • Focus on quality, not quantity - see 10-16 patients/day with 30–60 minute appointments
  • No overnight call and 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures
  • Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
  • Robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs
  • Consistent feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive guaranteed salary with sign-on bonus
  • Up to 20%25 annual bonus based on quality care metrics
  • 36 days off annually (PTO, CME, and holidays)
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME allowance

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)

Clinician Learning and Development Programs

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

M.D. or D. O

  • Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license
  • Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • 1+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, visit primarycareplus.com to learn more.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $226,000 to $366,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated primary care to patients in a physician-led, team-based environment. Focus on quality outcomes by managing 10-16 patients per day with extended appointment times.

Requirements

Must be an M.D. or D.O. with a valid Louisiana medical license and DEA/CDS licenses. Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient CareChronic Disease ManagementClinical Diagnosis

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$296k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $336k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in primary careranked against 1,364 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$226k–$366kPrimary Care median $275k (middle half $260k–$306k)177 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$336k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Louisiana25 active1,363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Group#2 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,364 Primary Care listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 4.5 Day Week, No Call - Primary Care Physician - Houma, LA at UnitedHealth Group a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,364 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 36 employers
14
<$310k
6
$310k-340k
21
$340k-370k
5
$370k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician

MedCap Health · Richmond, Virginia

$250k-$500k
#2

Internal Medicine PhysicianContract

Skilled Wound Care · Alexandria, Louisiana

$200k-$500k
#3

Family Medicine Physician

$200k-$500k
#4

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

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+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Primary Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus ($30,000)
Annual bonus up to 20%
36 days off annually (PTO, CME, holidays)
Medical, dental, vision insurance
STD/LTD
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Retirement plans with employer-funded contributions

Living in Houma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,315/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.