Family Medicine - WellMed Medical Group - Flower Mound, TX
Listed compensation
$238k-$384k
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Job Description
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed, is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join us in Flower Mound, TX. 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 Optum’s 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.
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 an discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of heath care providers
- Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially – at each visit
- Bonus incentives are based on production and quality metrics
What Makes an Optum Organization Different?
- Be part of 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
Compensation/Benefits Highlights
- Base Salary plus bonus with quality based bonus
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
- Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
- Comprehensive Benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice
- Robust clinician learning and development programs
About WellMed
At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 240,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services.
We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care.
For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas
- Valid DEA license
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
- A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
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.
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
The physician will lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a clinical setting. They are responsible for driving quality metrics and contributing to practice initiatives that improve patient health outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S degree with board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine. An active, unrestricted medical license in Texas and a valid DEA license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$273k (64 salary observations; 465 listings), vs ~$269k nationally (1,607 salary observations; 7,092 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $320k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $273k median in Texas | $269k nationally (+1%)64 state / 1,607 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$320k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Texas | 180 active | 2,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,936 in the last 30 days | 1,358 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 · #6 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,666 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$311k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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