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Family Medicine Physician – WellMed Medical Group–Redbird Square Dallas, TX

Family Medicine Above average in Family MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$238k-$384k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed, is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join us in Dallas, 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 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. 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 and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

Lead a collaborative and comprehensive health care team

Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially

  • Bonus incentives are based on quality metrics
  • What makes an Optum Career 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 in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility

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 coverage
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs

About WellMed

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. 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

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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will lead a collaborative health care team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting. They will contribute to practice initiatives and quality metrics to improve health outcomes for the patient population.

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 Texas medical license and a valid DEA license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationCollaborative careAmbulatory care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$259k (21 salary observations; 71 listings), vs ~$258k nationally (776 salary observations; 1,682 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

UnitedHealth Group ranks #8 of 23 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician – WellMed Medical Group–Redbird Square Dallas, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,297 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
47%
Loan repayment
32%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Family Medicine

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD)
CME coverage
Malpractice coverage
401k with employer funded contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Bonus eligibility based on quality metrics
Robust clinician learning and development programs