Family Medicine Primary Care Physician Bristol
Listed compensation
$238k-$384k
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Job Description
ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Bristol, CT. 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, supportive primary care environment
- Minimum Compensation Guarantee, Incentives, and Supplemental Income Options
- (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends, Work-and-Life Balance
- Partner / collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
- Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Primary Care
- Nationally backed (Optum) with a local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
- High-earning potential for hard-work with advancement and bonus opportunities
- Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)
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
- Competitive compensation – Guarantee with Quality and Productivity incentives
- Supplemental Income Opportunities and Partnership Tracks
- Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
- Loan repayment support program (if eligible)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
- Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Leadership, Teaching, and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum
- High earning potential while focusing on Quality metrics and outcomes
ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services.
Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut), or ability to obtain prior to start
- BC/BE in Family or Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA, or ability to obtain prior to start
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000. 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.
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, patient-centered primary care in a team-based environment while collaborating with advanced practice clinicians. Educate patients on health ownership and contribute to practice initiatives to improve community health outcomes.
Requirements
Must hold an unrestricted medical license in Connecticut and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. Candidates are required to possess active, unrestricted CSR and DEA certifications.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #3 of 13 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 1,545 active listings.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in family medicine | ranked against 2,589 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $238k–$384k | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $265k–$309k)181 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Connecticut | 27 active | 2,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Connecticut Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $90k) · 20% offer loan repayment290 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 73/100 · #3 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,545 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$427k | $50/wRVU × 8,530 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Primary Care Physician Bristol at UnitedHealth Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,589 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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