Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - San Clemente
Overview
- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Schedule
- Monday - Friday, no evenings OR weekends · No evenings OR weekends, Monday - Friday schedule
- Source-listed pay
- $238,500 – $392,500
- Practice
- Optum Care Delivery outpatient clinic
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Optum is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician in San Clemente, CA to provide outpatient care focusing on quality over quantity, with a Monday to Friday schedule and no weekend or evening calls, a guaranteed base salary plus quality/performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, CME, and retirement benefits.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Outpatient primary care focus
- Patient population: Patients aged 18 years and older with chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $238,500 – $392,500
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- care experience Computer Proficient Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors incl
- Observed
- 1 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Guaranteed base salary plus incentive based on quality and performance
- Bonus / incentives
- Incentive based on quality and performance
Benefits named in the posting
- Generous PTO
- CME time
- Nine company observed holidays
- 401k with company match
- Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Company paid medical malpractice coverage
- UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employer
Optum
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Optum Care Delivery outpatient clinic
- Patient population
- Patients aged 18 years and older with chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, routine screenings
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $238,500–$392,500 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?
- 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
- Call burden
- No evenings or weekends, Monday - Friday schedule
- Patient volume
- Average 18-22 patients per day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient primary care focus
- Admin burden
- Daily administrative time built into schedule
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Optum is looking for an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in San Clemente, CA. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient's needs. If you're looking to join a community that is making a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing high quality care locally. 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 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 Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. 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. 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 be