Optum California is seeking a Full Time Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Torrance, CA.

If you are a clinician who looking to practice at the peak of your license and make a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you!

At Optum California you will be a part of the largest healthcare organization in the country. Together, we will focus on value-based care where we treat the whole person, not just the sickness. You will coordinate care by connecting the dots for our patients between their providers and dial in on preventive care and managing chronic conditions. Together, focusing on improving health equity for all and taking care of all members of our community regardless of insurance type. At Optum California, we are redefining healthcare because we care.

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient setting only

• Office hours schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5 PM

• Patient Schedule: Average of 18 - 20 patients per day

• Established patient panel; primarily adult/senior base

• 20/40 schedule - 40 min new patient appts and 20 min follow up appts

• Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistant

• Patient panel bonuses & other bonuses based on quality metrics

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Robust Benefits Package and Bonuses

• Compensation based on quality and patient satisfaction, not volume

• Student Loan Repayment; 100K over 5 years paid directly to your loan servicer (2022 new grads only)

• Leadership Pathways and Partnership

• CME Reimbursement and Related Time Off

• Paid License Renewals

• Malpractice Coverage

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Employee Wellness Program

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted CA Physician License

• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date

• BE/BC in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in managed care setting preferred

• Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

The Optum Story – At Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at .

Our mission and values

To help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.

Integrity: Honor commitments. Never compromise ethics.

Compassion: Walk in the shoes of people we serve and those with whom we work.

Relationships: Build trust through collaboration.

Innovation: Invent the future, learn from the past.

Performance: Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.

From our flexible delivery models to evidence-based interventions, we're approaching care in a unique way — unlike anyone else in the marketplace. Care delivery represents a significant investment, growth and performance opportunity for Optum and you.

Ready to be a part of something great? Our initial on-line application process will take you less than two minutes to complete!