Primary Care Physician - Optum CA -Los Alamitos
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in primary care | ranked against 1,326 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $238k–$384k | Primary Care median $295k (middle half $270k–$303k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$281k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in California | 112 active | 1,331 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 1,066 in the last 30 days | 554 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 Group | silver tier, 71/100 · #9 of 22 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,698 active listings |
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.
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