Primary Care Physician | Optum CA
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Primary Care Physician | Optum CA in United States. Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Redondo Beach, California. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage patient care in outpatient setting Consults, follow-up appointments, well-checks, schedule screening.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $229.5K - $378K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician | Optum CA at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 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 on-call duties, no night shifts.
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 $230k to $378k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Redondo Beach, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($230k–$378k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Outpatient Setting, Patient Care Management, Consultations, Follow-up Appointments, Well-checks, Screenings, EMR Proficient. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will manage patient care primarily in an outpatient setting, handling consultations, follow-up appointments, well-checks, and scheduling screenings for patients of all ages, mostly adults and seniors. Clinic operations are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with no on-call duties...
Benefits package: CME Reimbursement, 401K Matching, Paid License Renewals, Malpractice Coverage, Employee Wellness Program, Leadership Pathways, Volunteer Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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