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Redlands, California

Optum CA Primary Care Physician | Redlands - West Fern

Primary CareNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$239k-$393k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Optum CA is seeking a Primary Care 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. 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: 17-18 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 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 high-quality care to a primarily adult and senior patient population.

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CareClinical DocumentationEMR ProficiencyConsultationMedical AssessmentPatient Management

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Primary Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in primary careranked against 1,375 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$239k–$393kPrimary Care median $308k (middle half $290k–$325k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$285k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in California114 active1,376 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Group#4 of 23 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,375 Primary Care listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optum CA Primary Care Physician | Redlands - West Fern at UnitedHealth Group a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,375 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 35 employers
16
<$340k
19
$340k-365k
8
$365k-390k
3
$390k-415k
4
$415k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
51% this job
Relocation assistance
51% this job
Loan repayment
39% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician

MedCap Health · Richmond, Virginia

$250k-$500k
#2

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Skilled Wound Care · Stockton, California

$250k-$500k
#3

Family Medicine Physician

$200k-$500k
#4

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

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+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,375 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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Benefits & Perks

No Call
No Weekends
Monday-Friday Schedule
Loan Repayment Program ($100,000)
Relocation Package
Robust Benefits Package
Bonuses
Leadership Pathways

Living in Redlands

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,398/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.