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Los Alamitos, California

Primary Care Physician - Optum CA -Los Alamitos

Primary CareNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$238k-$384k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Optum is looking for an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Los Alamitos, CA. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs.

If you’re looking to join a community that is making a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing high quality care locally.

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.

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

Provide high-quality primary care to patients aged 18 and older, focusing on chronic disease management and routine wellness screenings. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining accurate administrative records.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S degree with board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine. Requires an active, unrestricted medical license in California, a valid DEA license, and 1-3 years of primary care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationMedical ConsultationElectronic Health RecordsCollaboration

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $281k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in primary careranked against 1,326 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$238k–$384kPrimary Care median $295k (middle half $270k–$303k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$281k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in California112 active1,331 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings1,066 in the last 30 days554 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100 · #9 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index1,698 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,326 Primary Care listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - Optum CA -Los Alamitos at UnitedHealth Group a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,326 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 40 employers
12
<$325k
14
$325k-350k
14
$350k-375k
7
$375k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 40 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
51%
Loan repayment
36%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,326 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision, Dental
Life insurance
LTD
401k with company match
UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company paid medical malpractice coverage
Generous PTO
CME time

Living in Los Alamitos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.49M≈ 6.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,143/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.