Primary Care Physician - Shreveport, LA
Listed compensation
from $237,500
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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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
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.
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
- 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
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
- Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license
- Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)
- Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- 1+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 to $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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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
Provide high-quality, coordinated primary care to 10-16 patients per day in a physician-led, team-based environment. Focus on quality metrics, diagnostic accuracy, and reducing hospitalization rates through robust outreach programs.
Requirements
Must be an M.D. or D.O. with an active Louisiana medical license and Board Certification/Eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine. Valid DEA and CDS licenses are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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, 4% are remote, 46% 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 | 7.8 / 10 · top 25% in primary care | ranked against 1,364 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $238k–$384k | Primary Care median $275k (middle half $254k–$307k)171 comparable listings, Oct 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 | 25 active | 1,363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | #2 of 16 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - Shreveport, LA at UnitedHealth Group a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,364 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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