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Eugene, Oregon

Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) - Eugene, OR

Primary CareNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$226k-$366k

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Oregon Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) to join our team in Eugene, OR. 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 & Primary Responsibilities

  • Outpatient: Primary Care including office consults, annual visits, follow-up appointments and in-office procedures
  • Work life balance with flexible shifts- Full time, 4-Day work week
  • Full range of population from pediatric-to geriatric-aged patients: general in office procedures.
  • Average Patients per day: 18
  • Medical Assistant to support Physician; rooming patients, vitals, RX refills, follow up appointments.
  • Advance Practice Support
  • Call is light and shared | Triage RN call
  • New Grads welcome
  • Paid Mentorship during last year of training
  • EPIC EMR
  • DAX - AI-powered voice-enabled documentation solution

We offer competitive compensation, options for $100,000 sign-on incentive or student loan repayment and a comprehensive benefit package including medical malpractice coverage and tail policy, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, CME time and dollars, medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance, bonus potential.

Oregon Medical Group is a growing, multi-specialty practice that includes over 100 providers at multiple locations within the Eugene/Springfield area. We provide courteous and sympathetic treatment and the highest quality of care available. 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

  • Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Residency completed in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Unrestricted OR Physician License or ability to obtain prior to start date.
  • Current OR DEA certificate required prior to start date.
  • Current BLS
  • BE/BC Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • EMR Proficient
  • Excellent time management skills

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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 comprehensive outpatient primary care for a diverse population ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include conducting office consults, annual visits, and performing in-office procedures while collaborating with medical assistants and advanced practice support.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a four-year U.S. medical school with a completed residency in Family or Internal Medicine. Requires an unrestricted Oregon Physician License, DEA certificate, BLS certification, and BE/BC status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CarePatient ManagementDAX AI Documentation

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$296k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in primary careranked against 1,326 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$226k–$366kPrimary Care median $275k (middle half $264k–$305k)170 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$286k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Oregon27 active1,324 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$100k sign-on · $100k loan repaymentOregon Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment349 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 listings857 in the last 30 days528 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top 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 (FM/IM) - Eugene, OR 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
19% this job

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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
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on incentive or student loan repayment up to $100,000
Medical malpractice coverage and tail policy
Generous PTO and holidays
CME time and dollars
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Company paid life insurance
Bonus potential
4-day work week

Living in Eugene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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