Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)
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Job Description
About Optima Medical
Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130 medical providers, caring for more than 200,000 patients statewide.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death.
We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular care, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services.
We aim to support the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and dedicated candidates to our team.
We are seeking a Primary Care Physician to promote and maintain patients’ health by providing high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Physician, you will be expected to conduct physical examinations, interpret diagnostic tests, and manage patients’ overall health.
You will serve as both a clinical provider and an advocate for disease prevention, supporting patients on their path toward improved wellness. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is highly valued.
A collaborative spirit and positive attitude are a must, as you will work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient examinations and review medical histories
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.)
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness
- Maintain accurate and timely charting
- Communicate clearly with patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, prevention, and wellness
- Promote evidence-based health practices
- Maintain clinical competency and participate in ongoing professional development
- Provide clinical supervision and oversight to Physician Assistants in accordance with applicable regulations
Skills
- Proven experience as a Primary Care Physician in an outpatient setting
- Strong knowledge of primary, acute, and chronic care management
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations and best practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment and ethical standards
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience and location)
- Leadership and mentorship opportunities
- Signing bonus / Assistance with relocation
- Aggressive bonus structure
- Fun and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)
- Supportive and positive workplace culture
Requirements
Candidates must have extensive clinical experience in primary care and possess strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices. A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care | ranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $275k (middle half $250k–$302k)117 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Arizona | 49 active | 1,318 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Arizona physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 7% offer loan repayment497 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 | 904 in the last 30 days | 474 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) at Optima Medical a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.
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