Job Summary
Job Description
Optum is looking for a full time Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Downtown Los Angeles, 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.
Optum offers competitive pay with financial incentives for yielding strong metrics on quality care while seeing a lower than average census. We provide our clinicians an excellent benefits package which includes leadership pathways, CME reimbursement, paid license renewals, and many other benefits, charitable sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities.
If you’re looking to join a physician-led community that is making a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you. Our initial on-line application process will take you less than two minutes to complete!
Position Details
Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment
Average census is ~2 patients per hour
See patients of all ages, newborns to geriatric age
Differentials for working weekends, hard to fill shifts, etc.
12-hour shifts only - the site is 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days a year
New grads welcome to apply!
Requirements
Unrestricted California State Medical License
Candidates without a California State Medical License will be considered, however, the licensing process takes ~6 months
Current California DEA certificate required to start
BC/BE in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
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.
Preferences
Bilingual Spanish
Benefits
Robust Benefits Package and Bonuses
Patient panel bonuses & other bonuses based on quality metrics
Leadership Pathways and Partnership
Dedicated support staff such as nurses and medical assistants
CME Reimbursement and Related Time Off
Paid License Renewals
Malpractice Coverage
Advanced EMR system in place
We offer a great work life balance with no required weekends or nights
Employee Wellness Program
UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Optum is a physician-led, close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing doctors like you.
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. Optum brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Here you’ll find incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. (SM)
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.