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Pays from $238,500 — Internist market median is ~$292k (163 jobs) · Above average in Physician roles for work-life (6.5/10, vs 17,912 in this profession)

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UnitedHealth Group
Laguna Hills, California

Internal Medicine Physician - Laguna Hills

Internal Medicine Above average in Physician rolesNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Outpatient internal medicine in Laguna Hills, CA. Monday-Friday, no evenings/weekends. 18-22 patients/day. Salary $238K-$392K.

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Internal Medicine Physician – No Weekends in Laguna Hills, California. Optum CA is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in Laguna Hills, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $238,500 - $392,500
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Quality-Based Incentives
  • Generous PTO
  • CME Time
  • 9 Company Holidays
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Health Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Laguna Hills, California.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will join the Primary Care team, focusing on patient care with a quality-over-quantity model, seeing an average of 18-22 patients daily, including new consults, follow-ups, and screenings for patients 18 and older. Responsibilities involve managing chronic diseases and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team while having dedicated administrative time built into the schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S degree, along with board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine. A valid, unrestricted California medical license, DEA license, and active BLS certification are required, along with a minimum of 1-3 years of primary care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Internal MedicinePrimary CareChronic Disease ManagementAnnual Wellness ChecksRoutine ScreeningsMulti-disciplinary Team CollaborationMedical Assistant SupportData AnalysisPractice Improvement InitiativesBLS Certification

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.5/10 on work-life balance for Internist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 163 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Base Salary
Quality-Based Incentives
Generous PTO
CME Time
9 Company Holidays
401k with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Health Insurance

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