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Las Vegas, Nevada · Remote OK

Primary Care Pathways Resident Physician - Paid Mentorship (FM/IM)

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

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Job Description

Get ready to put your training into practice with the Physician Pathways Program at Optum. Optum NV is seeking career-minded final-year Family or Internal Medicine Residents ready to get a head start on their clinical career with a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the future of care.

At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life's best work. (sm)

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 & 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
  • Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives nationally
  • Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings
  • Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice
  • The customized program can be completed virtually and requires just a few hours of commitment per month
  • Out-of-state applicants welcome to apply

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.
  • PGY3 or Chief Resident in Family or Internal Medicine Residency.
  • Desire to practice outpatient care in Nevada.

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.

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 resident physician will participate in a mentorship program to transition from training into a value-based care model. They will contribute to population health initiatives while providing clinical care to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be a PGY3 or Chief Resident in Family or Internal Medicine. A desire to practice outpatient care in Nevada is required.

Key Skills

Family medicinePatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Pathways Resident Physician - Paid Mentorship (FM/IM) at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 20,389 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Salary
Mentorship
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution