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Resident Physician - Paid Mentorship - Pathways Program into Primary Care | ProHealth Physicians

Primary CarePart-Time

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from $40/hr

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a PGY2/PGY3 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident Physician to join our Primary Care Physician Pathways Program in Bristol, 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

Mentorship from an experienced physician leader at ProHealth Physicians to support your transition from training into a full-time primary care physician role

Consistent check-ins via phone, virtually, or in-person with a minimal time-commitment (3 hr/mo) and a generous bi-weekly salary throughout your final year of residency training

Enhancement of experience throughout your final months of residency while eliminating the burden of job searching and finding the right place to start your career in primary care

Gain perspective on how to effectively operate and thrive within a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives

Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings offered at Optum: (Affordability, Quality Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Clinician Well-Being)

Customize your experience. This individualized program will be completed at ProHealth Physicians facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure into primary care and working in the practice environment at ProHealth Physicians

Minimum Time-Commitment. A commitment of only a few hours per month (1-3 hrs) of which you are compensated for bi-weekly in addition to a post-resident primary care physician position

Learn about the organization and practice you will be joining while ensuring that your experience in the program is personalized and valuable to your overall development and understanding of primary care, value-based care, team-based care, and outpatient patient-centered care.

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

M.D. or D.O.

Must be transitioning into final year of residency or fellowship, or early into final year - PGY2 Resident Physician transitioning into PGY3 Resident Physician (Best Timing)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Connecticut, but not required
  • Would prefer candidates who plan to practice primary care in Connecticut post-residency

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $40.00 - $60.00 per hour. 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.

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

Participate in a paid mentorship program to transition from residency into a full-time primary care physician role. Engage in consistent check-ins and learn about value-based care models and population health initiatives.

Requirements

Must hold an M.D. or D.O. and be transitioning into or early in the final year of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency (PGY2 to PGY3).

Key Skills

Outpatient CareClinical Leadership

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Primary Care market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 25% in primary careranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $364k (middle half $281k–$428k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Connecticut40 active1,335 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut physician listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 21% offer loan repayment302 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings920 in the last 30 days458 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care pay trend−2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top 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 Resident Physician - Paid Mentorship - Pathways Program into Primary Care | ProHealth Physicians at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Primary Care Jobs

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Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 26 employers
8
<$350k
11
$350k-365k
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$365k-380k
8
$380k-395k
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$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Relocation assistance
37%
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.9
Better work-life than 90% of Primary Care listings

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

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship from experienced physician leader
Consistent check-ins via phone, virtual, or in-person
Bi-weekly salary during residency
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Bristol

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.