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Peabody, Massachusetts

Physician Per Diem - Same Day Services | Atrius Health

Urgent CareIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$111.30–$193.27 /hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Physician to join our Urgent Care Department in Peabody, 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

Physicians see approximately 2.5 patients per hour.

Our model focuses on patient quality rather than productivity. Provide high-quality care in a system designed to focus on value-based care.

  • Access to Atrius’ medical specialists including behavioral health and dermatology.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • State-of-the-art/award winning EPIC EMR System.

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

  • Compensation based on quality of care not just number of patients seen
  • Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
  • Excellent PTO package
  • Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions

Company Paid Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage

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

  • Board Certification as a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Certification to care for patients of all ages- pediatrics through adults
  • Able to obtain Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working in urgent care or emergency medicine

Active DEA License

The hourly range for this role is $111.30 to $193.27 per hour 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 high-quality urgent care to patients of all ages within a value-based care model. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including specialists to ensure effective connected care.

Requirements

Requires Board Certification in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Must hold an active DEA license and be eligible for an unlimited medical license in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPediatric careAdult careDiagnostic skillsTeam-based careClinical innovation

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 90% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,418 active listings.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Urgent Care Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 12 employers

5
<$345k
21
$345k-400k
3
$400k-455k
6
$455k-510k
3
$510k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
35% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sutter Health · Davis, California

$150-$160/hr
#2

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Accelerated Urgent Care · Los Angeles, California

$150/hr
#3

PHYSICIAN - Emergency Medicine - casual - Duluth, MN

$1000k
#4

Physician - Emergency Medicine

$275k-$900k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Peabody

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$701k
Typical market rent
$2,857/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO Package
Robust Retirement Package
Company Paid Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
Flexible Scheduling