Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Torrance
About The Position
Optum is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician to join its team in Torrance, California. The role emphasizes patient-centered care over visit volume, with time to address patients’ needs and support for clinicians from Optum’s clinical resources, data, and organization. The physician will contribute to local high-quality care and may participate in practice ideas and initiatives intended to improve care. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, and an average of 18–22 patients per day. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and have daily administrative time built into the schedule. The practice serves adults age 18 and older, including chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, and routine screenings. Appointments are scheduled for 40 minutes for new consultations and 20 minutes for in-office visits, screenings, and follow-ups. A dedicated Medical Assistant and office support allow clinicians to focus on practicing at the full scope of their license. Compensation includes a guaranteed base salary and quality- and performance-based incentives. The stated compensation range is $238,500–$392,500, with total cash compensation depending on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience. The employer offers professional growth and leadership opportunities, including Physician Partnership. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S.
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license, or ability to obtain one before employment.
- Valid DEA license, or ability to obtain one before employment.
- Active BLS certification.
- Minimum 1–3 years of primary care experience.
- Computer proficiency.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centered internal medicine care, focusing on addressing patients’ needs rather than visit volume.
- See patients age 18 and older for chronic disease management, annual wellness checks, and routine screenings.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
- Participate in practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care.
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary plus incentives based on quality and performance.
- Generous paid time off and CME time.
- Clinics closed for nine company-observed holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-paid medical malpractice coverage.
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities, including Physician Partnership.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
