Primary Care Physician - Optum - Colorado Springs, CO

UnitedHealth Group • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • $238,500 - $392,500 • Onsite

About The Position

OptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join its team in Colorado Springs. The physician will provide primary care within the full scope of their license as part of a physician-led care delivery team. The role is supported by clinical resources, data, office space, patient rooms, and Medical Assistants, and operates in a collaborative clinic culture focused on cohesion and clinic transformation. The organization aims to improve healthcare locally and nationally while supporting the health of its community.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with minimal call time and an average or target volume of 18–20 patients per day. Compensation generally ranges from $238,500 to $392,500 in total cash compensation, including base pay and bonus, and varies based on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. A guaranteed base salary is offered for two years, with quality and productivity bonuses available.

Requirements

• Current MD or DO medical license in Colorado, or ability to attain one.
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Colorado Pharmacy/DEA Registration, or ability to attain it.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Epic EMR systems and technology.
• Experience providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to the full scope of the physician’s license.
• Care for an average or target of 18–20 patients per day.
• Contribute practice ideas and initiatives to help improve patient care.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary for two years.
• Quality and productivity bonuses available.
• Competitive sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Professional liability coverage at no cost to the clinician.
• PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO.
• CME reimbursement and time off.
• Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bright Horizons back-up in-home child and adult/elder care.
• Bright Horizons College Coach tuition payment planning and more.
• Stride Well-being Programs for health and lifestyle goals.
• Physician Partnership Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree