Primary Care Physician – Internal or Family Medicine | Outstanding Work‑Life Balance & Relaxed Coastal Lifestyle
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Primary Care Physician – $237.5K-$384K, 20 Days PTO in United States. WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join us in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Key Responsibilities
- Must be comfortable working with Advanced Practice Clinicians What makes an Optum Career different? Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license 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 Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization Compensation & Benefits Highlights: Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company Retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock) Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives 20 days of PTO, 5 days of CME, and 9 paid holidays Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTC, CME allowance and malpractice coverage including tail Clinician learning and development programs In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida.
- provide care to patients across Texas and Florida.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.
- ), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $237.5K - $384K
- 20 days PTO.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician – Internal or Family Medicine | Outstanding Work‑Life Balance & Relaxed Coastal Lifestyle at UnitedHealth Group a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
This Primary Care position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $238k to $384k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($238k–$384k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Teamwork, Evidence-Based Medicine, Patient Care, Managed Care, Clinical Resources. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Primary Care Physician will provide adult primary care focusing on value-based care in a team-based environment. They will work alongside advanced practice clinicians and contribute to improving healthcare for the community.
Benefits package: Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility, Financial stability of a Fortune 5 Company, Retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives, 20 days of PTO, 5 days of CME, and 9 paid holidays, Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTC, CME allowance and malpractice coverage including tail, Clinician learning and development programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
5d ago
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