Primary Care Physician - Algiers, LA
Listed compensation
$238k-$384k
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Job Description
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join a Physician-Led, Patient-Centered Team Focused on Quality Care
Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join our growing team across Louisiana. Our mission is to provide a path of well-being for our patients through high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care that delivers superior outcomes and satisfaction.
Why Join PCPlus?
- Physician-led, team-based environment with support from APRNs, RNs, and a dedicated Quality Improvement team
- Focus on quality, not quantity – see 10–16 patients/day with 30–60 minute appointments
- No overnight call and 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures
- Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
- Robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs
- Consistent feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed salary with welcome bonus
- Up to 20%25 annual bonus based on quality care metrics
- 36 days off annually (PTO, CME, and holidays)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME allowance
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)
- Clinician learning and development programs
Primary Responsibilities
Assisting in the development of the plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education
Ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
Ordering of Appropriate Medication and Treatments
Referring patients for consultation when indicated i. e. dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.
- Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries
- Participates in patient care rounds and conferences
- Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary
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.
- Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000. 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.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide high-quality, coordinated patient care, including diagnostic ordering, medication management, and patient education. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient management strategies and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. An active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license, along with valid DEA and CDS licenses, is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $352k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.8 / 10 · top 5% in primary care | ranked against 1,340 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $238k–$384k | Primary Care median $274k (middle half $245k–$300k)131 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$352k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Louisiana | 24 active | 1,355 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Louisiana Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 1,068 in the last 30 days | 536 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 72/100 · #2 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,614 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - Algiers, LA at UnitedHealth Group a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,340 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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