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OB/GYN Physician - Generalist | Atrius Health - Quincy, MA

HealthcareIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$292k-$501k

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Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Obstetrician-Gynecologist – Generalist to join our team in Quincy, MA. 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. 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

  • Join an established, collaborative OB/GYN team serving a diverse patient population south of Boston
  • Comprehensive women's health practice with a balanced mix of obstetrics and gynecology

Shared Call and Hospital Coverage Responsibilities

Opportunity to perform office and surgical procedures, including minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Integrated care model with access to Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology and Family planning and other specialty services

Collaborative practice environment with Certified Nurse Midwives, Advanced Practice Clinicians, and experienced support staff

  • Fully integrated EMR and robust clinical support infrastructure
  • Academic and teaching opportunities are available with medical students and residents

Primary Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive women's healthcare services in both outpatient and inpatient settings

Deliver full-spectrum obstetric care, including care of low- and high-risk pregnancies, labor management, and deliveries

Perform office-based procedures, including colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Perform Routine and Emergency Gynecologic Surgeries

  • Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology, and other specialists as appropriate
  • Promote preventive care and encourage patient engagement in healthcare decision-making
  • Participate in the hospital call rotation and provide coverage for group practice patient
  • Participate in site and call group meetings.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation consistent with departmental standards

What Makes an Optum Organization 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

  • Competitive compensation package with incentive opportunities based on quality and patient outcomes
  • Financial stability and resources of a Fortune 5 organization
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off and CME allowance

Malpractice Coverage with Tail Insurance

  • Robust retirement offerings, including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Physician partnership and leadership opportunities

Professional Development and Clinician Learning Programs

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts.

We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Unrestricted Massachusetts medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • Active and unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start
  • Demonstrated proficiency in caring for obstetric and gynecologic patients across the continuum of care
  • Commitment to evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior clinical experience in a collaborative multispecialty medical group
  • Interest in teaching, mentoring, and quality improvement initiatives

Experience with Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $291,500 - $501,000. 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including pregnancy care, labor management, deliveries, office procedures, and routine or emergency surgeries. Collaborate with specialists and the care team, participate in hospital call and practice meetings, promote preventive care, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO from an accredited medical school, be board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Massachusetts medical license and DEA license. They must demonstrate proficiency across obstetric and gynecologic care and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and quality improvement; multispecialty practice, teaching, and minimally invasive surgery experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

High-Risk Pregnancy CareMultispecialty Collaboration

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 70% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$396k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $375k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the healthcare market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$292k–$501khealthcare median $315k (middle half $275k–$475k)71 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$375k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Massachusetts86 active2,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 70% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
healthcare pay trend+12.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Group#7 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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2.4/ 10
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage with Tail Insurance
401k with Employer-Funded Contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Incentive Opportunities Based on Quality and Patient Outcomes
Physician Partnership and Leadership Opportunities

Living in Quincy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,712/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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