Internist Job at Optum in Torrance, CA

Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions. 

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!   

As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for a Full-Time Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary team in Torrance, Ca. 

Position Details:  

• • • Clinic Location: Palos Verdes Clinic in South Torrance, Ca 
    • Outpatient: Primary Care including office consults, annual visits, follow-up appointments and in-office procedures.  
    • Appointment Schedule: Monday – Friday; 40 / 20 minutes for consultations and follow-up appointments. 
    • Average Patients per day: 20 patients 
    • Comfortable seeing pediatric to geriatric aged patients; general in-office procedures. 
    • Medical Assistant to support physicians; rooming patients, vitals, RX refills, follow-up appointments. 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications: 

• • • Unrestricted CA Physician License 
    • A current CA DEA certificate is required prior to the start date. 
    • BE/BC Family Medicine 
    • 1+ years of post-residency experience preferred. 
    • Welcome 2024 Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Grads 
    • Current BLS, ACLS certification 
    • EMR Proficient 
    • Excellent communication skills and time management 

For California Residents Only: The salary range for California residents is $275,000 to $341,300 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.