Optum CA - Primary Care Physician | Banning, CA
Listed compensation
$239k-$393k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Optum CA is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Banning, CA 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.
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
- Monday – Friday / 8am – 5pm (no call, no weekends)
- Manage patient care in outpatient setting
- Consults, follow-up appointments, well-checks, schedule screenings
- Comfortable seeing patients of all ages; primarily adults/senior base
- Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients
- Appointment schedule 40 min new pt, 20 min follow up pt visits
- Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistants
- $100,000 School Loan Repayment Program for new graduates
- Physician Relocation Package for eligible candidates
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Robust Benefits Package and Bonuses
- Leadership Pathways and Partnership
- CME Reimbursement and Related Time Off
- 401K Matching after 1 year
- Paid License Renewals
- Malpractice Coverage
- Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Wellness Program
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
- BE/BC in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Unrestricted California State Medical License
- Current California DEA certificate
- EMR Proficient
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish speaking
- 1+ year experience working in primary care
The salary range for this role is $238,500 to $392,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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 Primary Care Physician will manage patient care in an outpatient setting, including consultations, follow-ups, and well-checks. They will work with a dedicated support staff to provide care primarily to adults and seniors.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with an unrestricted California medical license. Proficiency in EMR systems and a current California DEA certificate are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$316k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $285k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 10% in primary care | ranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $239k–$393k | Primary Care median $315k (middle half $279k–$325k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$285k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in California | 113 active | 1,335 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k loan repayment | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 920 in the last 30 days | 458 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −2.2% 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optum CA - Primary Care Physician | Banning, CA at UnitedHealth Group a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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