Primary Care Physician - Westwego, LA

UnitedHealth Group•Westwego, LA

3d•$237,500 - $384,000

About The Position

Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join its growing team in Louisiana. PCPlus aims to provide patients with high-quality, cost-effective, coordinated care that delivers strong outcomes and satisfaction. The role is based in Westwego, Louisiana, and offers a physician-led, team-based setting with support from APRNs, RNs, and a dedicated Quality Improvement team. Physicians typically see 10–16 patients per day in 30–60 minute appointments, with an emphasis on quality rather than volume and autonomy to practice at the top of their license. The organization also offers transitional care and high-risk outreach programs, as well as regular feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates. The position has no overnight call and a 4.5-day work week, with early Friday departures. Compensation includes a guaranteed salary, a welcome bonus, and an annual bonus opportunity of up to 20% based on quality care metrics. The advertised annual salary range is $237,500–$384,000 for full-time employment. Benefits include paid time off, CME and holidays; medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage; a CME allowance; malpractice insurance with tail coverage; retirement plans with employer-funded contributions; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and clinician learning and development programs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license, or ability to obtain one.
Valid DEA and CDS licenses, or ability to obtain them.

Nice To Haves

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
At least one year of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care to adult, family, or geriatric patients.
Deliver high-quality, cost-effective, coordinated care focused on patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Practice as part of a physician-led, team-based care environment with support from APRNs, RNs, and the Quality Improvement team.
Participate in transitional care and high-risk outreach programs.
Use feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates to support quality care.