Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Huntington Park
Listed compensation
$239k-$393k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Optum is looking for an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Huntington Park, 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 screenings. They will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team while maintaining a patient-centered schedule with dedicated administrative time.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S degree with board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine. An active, unrestricted California medical license, DEA license, and BLS certification are required, along with 1-3 years of primary care experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Huntington Park 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 1,345 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #8 of 22 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,737 active listings.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in internal medicine | ranked against 1,345 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $239k–$393k | Internal Medicine median $320k (middle half $300k–$345k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$285k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in California | 185 active | 1,357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine hiring demand | #3 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed |
| New Internal Medicine listings | 546 in the last 30 days | 351 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine pay trend | +5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 70/100 · #8 of 22 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings |
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