Primary Care Physician - MD/DO - WellMed Medical Group - San Antonio, TX
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Primary Care Physician – Quality Model, Geriatrics Focus in United States. WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our WellMed at Westlakes in San Antonio, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Key Responsibilities
- provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physicall.
- provide care to patients across Texas and Florida.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.
- ), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $237.5K - $384K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - MD/DO - WellMed Medical Group - San Antonio, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 3.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
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 $238k to $384k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Antonio, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($238k–$384k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary care, Geriatrics, Internal medicine, Family medicine, Preventative health care, Clinical documentation, Patient care, Managed care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive primary care to a patient panel primarily consisting of geriatric patients with Medicare Advantage coverage. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver efficient, high-quality care while contributing to new practice initiatives.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation Based on Quality, Financial Stability of Fortune 5 Company, Robust Retirement Offerings, Comprehensive Benefits Plan, Malpractice Coverage, Clinician Learning and Development Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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