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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 -16 Patients, No Call - Outpatient Physician - Baton Rouge, LA

Family Medicine 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$238k-$384k

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Job Description

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Schedule flexibility, 4.5 day work week, Relocation available

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join our growing team across Louisiana. Our mission is to provide a path of well-being for our patients through high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care that delivers superior outcomes and satisfaction.

Why Join PCPlus?

  • Physician-led, team-based environment with support from APRNs, RNs, and a dedicated Quality Improvement team
  • Focus on quality, not quantity - see 10-16 patients/day with 30–60 minute appointments
  • No overnight call and 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures
  • Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
  • Robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs
  • Consistent feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive guaranteed salary with sign-on bonus
  • Up to 20%25 annual bonus based on quality care metrics
  • 36 days off annually (PTO, CME, and holidays)
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME allowance

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)

Clinician Learning and Development Programs

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

M.D. or D. O

  • Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license
  • Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • 1+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, visit primarycareplus.com to learn more.

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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, coordinated primary care to patients in a value-based clinical environment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient health outcomes and quality metrics.

Requirements

Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with an active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license. Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationAdult careTeam-based careElectronic health recordsMedical licensing

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $352k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana 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 71/100, 1,778 active listings.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 5% in family medicineranked against 2,625 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$238k–$384kFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $255k–$300k)115 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$352k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Louisiana18 active2,628 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onLouisiana Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,085 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,778 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,625 Family Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 10 -16 Patients, No Call - Outpatient Physician - Baton Rouge, LA at UnitedHealth Group a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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10
<$290k
9
$290k-330k
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$330k-370k
6
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2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
62% this job
Relocation assistance
41% this job
Loan repayment
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Retirement Plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Living in Baton Rouge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,301/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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