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Groton, Connecticut

Primary Care Physician - Mystic, CT | ProHealth Physicians Primary Care of Groton

Primary Care 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$226K–$366K /yr

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician – Outpatient Primary Care to join our team in Groton, CT. 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 & Primary Responsibilities

  • Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
  • (3) Three-year compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities
  • (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends
  • Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
  • Partner and collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
  • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
  • Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
  • Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Primary Care
  • Nationally backed (Optum) with a local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
  • High-earning potential for hard-work with bonus opportunities
  • Seeking a Full-Time commitment worked across 4.5 days per week

What Makes an Optum Organization 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

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services.

Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
  • BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start
  • Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.

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

Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care in a team-based environment while collaborating with advanced practice clinicians. Contribute to practice initiatives and focus on disease prevention to help patients maintain long-term health.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license in Connecticut and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA registrations are also required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical diagnosticsPreventive medicineTeam-based careElectronic health recordsPatient educationMedical leadershipClinical documentationHealth promotion

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$296k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in primary careranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$226k–$366kPrimary Care median $275k (middle half $245k–$300k)131 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$286k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Connecticut38 active1,335 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusConnecticut Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 21% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings976 in the last 30 days549 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,335 Primary Care listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - Mystic, CT | ProHealth Physicians Primary Care of Groton at UnitedHealth Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Primary Care Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 32 employers
11
<$290k
8
$290k-330k
14
$330k-370k
7
$370k-410k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
51% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
31%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Primary Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

3-year compensation guarantee
Supplemental Income Opportunities
Bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
No evenings

Living in Groton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$454k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,219/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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