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Primary Care Physician (Internal or Family Medicine Physician) - Manahawkin, NJ - Optum NJ

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $238,500

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Manahawkin, NJ. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

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

  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.
  • Providing full spectrum Family/Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
  • Team based care; Evidence-based Medicine.
  • Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
  • Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
  • Fully integrated and actively using EPIC for electronic medical record system.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team.
  • Treat chronic diseases and disorders.
  • Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
  • Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
  • Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
  • Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

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

  • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

APC Partnership Opportunities and Incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs.

About Optum Medical Care of NY/NJ

Optum Tri-State was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care.

The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.

You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

Required Qualifications

Unrestricted medical license in the State of New Jersey or has New Jersey medical license application in process.

  • Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine.
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Active New Jersey CDS license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Bilingual Spanish language skills highly preferred (but not required).

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. 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

Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality primary care for patients, focusing on chronic disease treatment and diagnostic analysis. Oversee and provide collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians within a team-based environment.

Requirements

Requires an unrestricted New Jersey medical license and board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine. Must possess active DEA, NJ CDS, and BLS certifications, with Spanish bilingual skills highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Chronic Disease ManagementPatient CareEpic EMRDiagnostic ImagingClinical Leadership

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$316k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group ranks #1 of 19 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician (Internal or Family Medicine Physician) - Manahawkin, NJ - Optum NJ at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,329 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 90% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,329 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Manahawkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$549k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,600/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
STD/LTD