Primary Care Physician - Primary Care Plus - Slidell, LA
Job Description
About the Role
No call. M-F 4.5 days. 10-16 patients/day. $237K-$384K. Early Fridays. Actually have a life. Seriously.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Physician-led organization
Requirements
- Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
- Required Qualifications:
- Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license
- Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Schedule
- No overnight call and 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - Primary Care Plus - Slidell, LA at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
This Primary Care position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $238k to $384k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Slidell, Louisiana.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($238k–$384k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: 36 days off annually (PTO, CME, and holidays), Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock), Sign-on bonus, Annual bonus up to 20% based on quality care metrics. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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