Primary Care Physician, ProHealth Physicians of Manchester
Listed compensation
$226K–$366K /yr
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Job Description
ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Manchester, CT. 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
- Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
- Compensation Guarantee, Incentives, and Supplemental Income Options
- (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends, Work-and-Life Balance
- Partner / collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
- Nationally backed (Optum) with a local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
- High-earning potential for hard-work with advancement and bonus opportunities
- Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)
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, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive compensation – Guarantee with Quality and Productivity incentives
- Supplemental Income Opportunities and Partnership Tracks
- Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
- Loan repayment support program (if eligible)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
- Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Leadership, Teaching, and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum
- High earning potential while focusing on Quality metrics and outcomes
ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services.
Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut), or ability to obtain prior to start
- BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or ability to obtain prior to start
- Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA, or ability to obtain prior to start
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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 patient-centered primary care within a team-based environment to help patients live healthier lives. Collaborate with advanced practice clinicians and contribute to practice initiatives to improve community health outcomes.
Requirements
Requires unrestricted licensure in Connecticut and board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine. Must possess active, unrestricted CSR and DEA registrations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
UnitedHealth Group ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 1,465 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in primary care | ranked against 1,375 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $226k–$366k | Primary Care median $275k (middle half $254k–$305k)171 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$286k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Connecticut | 33 active | 1,383 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 74/100 · #3 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,465 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician, ProHealth Physicians of Manchester at UnitedHealth Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,375 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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