Internal Medicine Physician - Optum - Torrance, CA
Listed compensation
from $237,500
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Optum CA is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in Torrance, CA. 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
Schedule: Monday – Friday, no evenings or weekends
“Quality vs. Quantity Model”: Average 18-22 patients per day
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
Daily Administrative Time Built in Physician’s Schedule
Comfortable seeing patients 18 years of age and older; chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings
Appointment schedule: 40 minutes for new consults and 20 minutes for in office visits, screenings and follow-up appointments
Dedicated Medical Assistant and office support, so clinicians can focus on practicing at full scope of license
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- This position offers a guaranteed base salary plus incentive based on quality and performance
- Generous PTO, CME time, and clinics are closed for nine company observed holidays
- 401k with company match, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance and LTD
- Company paid medical malpractice coverage
- Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities including Physician Partnership
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 Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
- Active BLS certification
- Minimum 1-3 years primary care experience
Computer Proficient
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.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will join the Primary Care team to provide care for patients 18 years of age and older, focusing on chronic disease management, wellness checks, and routine screenings within a quality-focused model averaging 18-22 patients daily. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and utilizing dedicated support staff to practice at the full scope of their license.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S degree and be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine. A minimum of 1-3 years of primary care experience, an active unrestricted California medical license, a valid DEA license, and active BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician - Optum - Torrance, CA at UnitedHealth Group a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,290 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group ranks #5 of 28 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,420 active listings.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$384k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $347k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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