Pays from $237,500 — Primary Care market median is ~$275k (177 jobs) · Top 25% in Primary Care for work-life (7.8/10, vs 1,162 in this specialty)
Primary Care Physician - Shreveport, LA
About the Role
Primary care, no overnight call. 4.5-day work week. 10-16 patients/day. $237,500-$384,000. Shreveport, LA.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Primary Care Physician – No Overnight Call in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $237,500 - $384,000
- Signing bonus offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
In Louisiana, Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$294k across 23 listings, vs ~$271k nationally (1,365 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $345k in an average-cost state — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,032 active listings.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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 1,162 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.8/10 on work-life balance for Primary Care roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 177 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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