Optum CA - Orthopedic Surgeon, Redlands
Listed compensation
$430k-$888k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Optum CA is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon Physician to join our team in Redlands, 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.
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
Location covering: Redlands, CA
Schedule: M-F; 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. with 1-hour lunch
Shared call Q6 days coverage responsibilities include 1 hospital, which is a community hospital with no trauma designation
- Hospital call is supported by in-house hospitalist for admission and management
- Loma Linda University Medical Center is a level 1 trauma center and is local and takes high level traumas
- 4 PAs are in the department for support
- Approximately equal clinic and surgery patient time. 5 days a week; clinic is 2.5 days a week and surgery is 2 days a week with a half day allotted to administrative duties
- Clinical support staff; rooming patients, vitals, RX refills, and follow up appointments
- Direct Referrals from Optum Primary Care Network
EPIC EMR
- Opportunity for surgery center ownership
- Preferred to be comfortable in hip and knee replacement
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual RVU production bonus structure with no cap, and an annual incentive plan based on access and patient satisfaction
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental
Leadership Pathways and Partnership Program
- PTO accrual increases with tenure; Year 0–5 accumulates 23 days of PTO, and observes 8 holidays where clinics are closed + 1 floating holiday
- CME reimbursement and related time off ($4500 and 40 hours for full-time teammates)
- Paid License renewals (CA license and DEA)
- Malpractice Tail Coverage
- 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Wellness Program and Volunteer opportunities
What Makes an Optum Career 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
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 as an Orthopedic Surgeon by ABOS
- Unrestricted CA Physician License
- Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date
- EMR Proficient
- Excellent time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Joints Focus in Adult Reconstruction
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $430,000 - $887,500. 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.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Orthopedic Surgeon will provide clinical care and perform surgical procedures in a collaborative environment, balancing clinic time with surgery. Responsibilities include managing patient care, participating in shared hospital call, and contributing to practice initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon by the ABOS and hold an unrestricted California Physician License. Proficiency with EMR systems and a focus on adult reconstruction are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optum CA - Orthopedic Surgeon, Redlands at UnitedHealth Group a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 359 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,397 active listings.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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