Primary Care Neighborhood Physician – Phoenix, AZ
Listed compensation
$226K–$366K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Optum AZ is seeking a Primary Care Neighborhood Physician to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver an enhanced level of care for patients with high hospitalization rates, frequent ER utilization, or complex medical and social needs.
- Provide dedicated care to Medicare Advantage patients for 60-90 days following hospital discharge, including addressing social determinants of health, referral and medication management, care gap assessments, and more
- Manage primary care for complex patients while partnered with an interdisciplinary care team.
- Focus on patient needs with 60 minutes per appointment
- Meet patients where they are, with clinic visits, virtual visits, and potential home visits with the Case Manager
- Support patients and caregivers in confidently navigating the healthcare system and available resources
- Improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and quality of life through collaborative, team-based care
- Monday – Friday; 8am to 5pm
- No Call
- Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply, relocation assistance is available
What Makes an Optum Organization Different?
- 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
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Generous compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
- Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
- Company paid professional liability insurance, including tail coverage
- Excellent PTO package and paid holidays
- Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
- Starting bonus available
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
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Current and unrestricted DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date
- 3+ years of primary care physician experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience practicing in a value-based care setting
- Strong familiarity with HEDIS measures
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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
Deliver enhanced care for complex patients with high hospitalization rates and manage Medicare Advantage patients post-discharge. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve clinical outcomes through clinic, virtual, and home visits.
Requirements
Requires Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal, Geriatric, or Family Medicine with at least 3 years of primary care experience. Must possess or be able to obtain an active Arizona medical license and DEA certificate.
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, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$296k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $294k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group ranks #3 of 18 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,417 active listings.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Neighborhood Physician – Phoenix, AZ 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 1,311 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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