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Lafayette, Indiana

Primary Care Physician Pathways Program | American Health Network

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

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Job Description

American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Resident to join our Physician Pathways program in Indianapolis, IN. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you’ll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that’s backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve.

We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions.

As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

  • Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
  • Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching; employment is guaranteed at the completion of your residency
  • Learn how to practice and thrive in a value-based care model
  • Gain exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings

Receive mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice, easing your transition from training into practice

The customized program will be completed at American Health Network facilities in Indiana, or Ohio, and virtually

The program requires a commitment of only a few hours per month

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.

Must be transitioning into your final year of residency or fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Indiana--open to other areas as well

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $40.00 - $60.00 per hour. 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

The primary care resident will participate in a pathways program to transition from training into a full-time practice role. Responsibilities include learning value-based care models and receiving mentorship from experienced physicians within the American Health Network.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship. Preference is given to local physician residents in Indiana.

Key Skills

Clinical practicePatient careMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana 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 75/100, 1,407 active listings.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Primary Care Jobs

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Salary Distribution47 jobs · 35 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,296/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
401k contribution
Equity stock purchase
Incentive and recognition programs