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Torrance, California

Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Torrance

Internal MedicineNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$239k-$393k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Optum is looking for an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Torrance, CA. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs.

If you’re looking to join a community that is making a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing high quality care locally.

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

Schedule: Monday – Friday, no evenings or weekends

“Quality vs. Quantity Model”: Average 18-22 patients per day

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers

Daily Administrative Time Built in Physician’s Schedule

Comfortable seeing patients 18 years of age and older; chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings

Appointment schedule: 40 minutes for new consults and 20 minutes for in office visits, screenings and follow-up appointments

Dedicated Medical Assistant and office support, so clinicians can focus on practicing at full scope of license

Benefits

  • This position offers a guaranteed base salary plus incentive based on quality and performance
  • Generous PTO, CME time, and clinics are closed for nine company observed holidays
  • 401k with company match, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance and LTD
  • Company paid medical malpractice coverage
  • Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities including Physician Partnership

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

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
  • Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Active BLS certification
  • Minimum 1-3 years primary care experience

Computer Proficient

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

The physician will provide high-quality primary care to patients aged 18 and older, focusing on chronic disease management and routine wellness screenings. They will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and manage a patient volume of 18-22 patients per day.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S degree and be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine. An active, unrestricted medical license in California and a valid DEA license are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMulti-disciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Torrance at UnitedHealth Group a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,299 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 1,513 active listings.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in internal medicineranked against 1,299 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$239k–$393kInternal Medicine median $306k (middle half $275k–$325k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$285k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in California188 active1,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index1,513 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,299 Internal Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary plus incentive
Generous PTO
CME time
Paid holidays (9 company observed)
401k with company match
UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
Life insurance and LTD

Living in Torrance

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,006/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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