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Boston, Massachusetts

Adult Primary Care Physician - Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Internal Medicine 8.7 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$238.5K - $392.5K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job description

$75K Sign On Bonus for Full Time External Candidates

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Boston, MA. 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. 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 & Primary Responsibilities:
Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment
Provide care across the continuum, focusing on value-based care and supported by a robust team of specialists
Behavioral health providers are integrated into primary care teams
Fewer patients per day, longer patient visits
Flexible scheduling options
State of the art/award winning EMR System
Smart RX, 30+ templates in EMR, time saving system, increasing ability to manage the medications
Dax AI ambient scribe technology
e-Consults to specialists
Mobile integrated health, bringing care to patients at home when needed
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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Compensation based on quality, not quantity
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Physician partnership opportunities with OptumCare
Executive Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified external candidates
Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
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

BC/BE by ABMS or AOA in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain prior to start Active MCSR & DEA or ability to obtain prior to start American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to start Preferred Qualifications: Clinical experience in an outpatient primary care setting The salary range for this role is $238,500 to $392,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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. OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary care to adult patients within a physician-led, team-based environment focusing on value-based care. Collaborate with integrated behavioral health providers and specialists to manage patient health across the continuum.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Requires a Massachusetts state license, active MCSR, DEA, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Family MedicinePatient-Centered CareAmbulatory CareEMR ManagementChronic Disease ManagementClinical InnovationPatient Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adult Primary Care Physician - Internal Medicine or Family Medicine at UnitedHealth Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,082 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #2 of 23 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

In Massachusetts, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$275k (68 salary observations; 97 listings), vs ~$270k nationally (1,206 salary observations; 2,730 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$316k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $298k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
Relocation assistance
49% this job
Loan repayment
36%

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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Internal Medicine

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Benefits & Perks

$75,000 sign-on bonus
Quality-based compensation
CME time and allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement with employer contributions
Malpractice and tail coverage
Physician partnership opportunities
Executive Savings Plan