Internal Medicine Physician - South Orange County

Internal Medicine Physician - South Orange County

Laguna Hills, CaliforniaPosted 28d agoattending physician
$229,500 – $378,000Pay listed on source · unverified
Internal MedicineFull-timeMonday - Friday, no evenings or weekends

Overview

Location
Laguna Hills, California
Schedule
Monday - Friday, no evenings OR weekends
Source-listed pay
$229,500 – $378,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Primary care

Role summary

Optum is hiring an Internal Medicine Physician in South Orange County offering a Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Compensation includes a guaranteed base salary plus performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits including PTO, CME, and loan repayment program.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Patients 18 years and older; chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$230k–$378k
Physician-reported total comp$310k–$390k · $350k median
$210kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$409k

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The source lists this pay, but SalaryDr has not yet verified it against an official employer posting.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$229,500 – $378,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
m 1-3 years primary care experience Computer Proficient The salary range for this role is $229,500 to $378,000 annually based on full time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at targ
Observed
1 wk ago
Compensation model
Guaranteed base salary plus incentive based on quality and performance
Bonus / incentives
Incentive based on quality and performance · Variable based on metric achievement

Benefits named in the posting

  • Generous PTO
  • CME time
  • Clinics closed for nine company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
  • Life insurance and LTD
  • Company paid medical malpractice coverage
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
Next steps

Employer

Optum

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Primary care
Patient population
Patients 18 years and older; chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Primary care

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $229,500–$378,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday - Friday, no evenings or weekends
Patient volume
Average 18-22 patients per day
Admin burden
Daily administrative time built in
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Optum CA is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in South Orange County, CA. 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 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 Student Loan Repayment Program 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 The salary range for this role is $229,500 to $378,000 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.