Physician Anesthesiology

UnitedHealth Group

2 months ago

United States$373,500 to $589,500 annuallyFull TimeAnesthesiology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Physician Anesthesiology at UnitedHealth Group in United States. Salary: $374k-$590k. Lifestyle: flexible schedule. Benefits: signing bonus, 401k, health benefits.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No night shifts

Key Responsibilities

Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
Must have a valid DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Attractive compensation package including sign on bonus!
Provide anesthesia for general surgical cases, minor orthopedics with occasional nerve blocks, gastroenterology sedation, ophthalmology, dental surgery and gynecological cases. No OB or open heart.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday schedule. No nights, weekends, holidays or call responsibility.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Anesthesiology at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Anesthesiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

This Anesthesiology 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.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $374k to $590k annually.

This is approximately 20% above the national median for Anesthesiology professionals, which is around $400k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($374k–$590k)

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Anesthesiology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%