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Sports Medicine Physician | Arlington, WA

Sports MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $259,000

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

$40,000 Starting Bonus

Optum WA, (known locally as The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Sports Medicine Physician to join our team in the Everett/Arlington area. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. This opportunity offers a dynamic clinical practice with access to advanced diagnostic resources, multidisciplinary support, and the ability to develop special interests within sports medicine.

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work 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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Sports Medicine team is a seasoned and diverse group of providers, caring for referred Optum patients within the community.

Practice Highlights

  • 4-day work week or less
  • 1:1 dedicated MA support
  • Established practice with built in referral network
  • Provide comprehensive non-operative sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals of all ages
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
  • Perform ultrasound-guided procedures and joint injections as appropriate
  • Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care providers
  • Evaluate sports-related injuries, concussion management, overuse injuries, and return-to-play decisions
  • EPIC EMR with integrated imaging and clinical workflow tools

Benefits Highlights

  • Generous starting bonus without a repayment clause
  • Competitive pay and well-deserved quality & productivity bonuses
  • CME reimbursement & Dedicated CME days
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision
  • 401k with matching & Stock options
  • Company paid malpractice coverage

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship
  • Proficient in ultrasound guided procedures and/or strong desire to learn
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in Washington or ability to obtain
  • Valid DEA license

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $259,000 - $458,500. 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

The physician will provide comprehensive non-operative sports medicine care, including diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries for athletes and active individuals. They will also perform ultrasound-guided procedures and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, therapists, and trainers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified or eligible in Family, Internal, Emergency, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. A Sports Medicine fellowship and an active, unrestricted medical license in Washington are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal injury diagnosisPatient careClinical collaborationOrthopedic support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sports Medicine Physician | Arlington, WA at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Sports Medicine — ranked against 41 active Sports Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Sports Medicine — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,737 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in sports medicineranked against 41 Sports Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$259k–$459kPhysician median $650k (middle half $550k–$725k)120 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$335k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Washington512 active22,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$40k sign-onWashington physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (41 Sports Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Washington figures use all physicians: too few Washington Sports Medicine postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$359k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$25k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Sports Medicine Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 6 employers
4
<$435k
2
$520k
1
$620k
3
$705k-840k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Sports Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 41 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

$40,000 starting bonus
Quality & productivity bonuses
CME reimbursement & dedicated CME days
Comprehensive health, dental, vision
401k with matching & stock options
Company paid malpractice coverage

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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