Internist Job at Optum in Los Angeles, CA

Join Our Mission to Transform Health Care

Optum is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Primary Care Physician to serve the vibrant and diverse community of Downtown Los Angeles.

This full-time outpatient role offers more than just clinical practice—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients who face complex health and socioeconomic challenges. Downtown LA is home to a richly multicultural population, including underserved groups, seniors, and working families who rely on accessible, high-quality care.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative care team with access to behavioral health, pharmacy, and social work support, allowing you to deliver truly holistic care. With a manageable patient load, flexible scheduling, and a strong emphasis on value-based care, this position empowers you to focus on what matters most—your patients. 

If you're passionate about community health and ready to make a meaningful impact, Downtown LA is where your purpose meets practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.)
• Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible for medical residents
• Active and unrestricted California Medical License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current California DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to start
• EMR Proficient

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Monday – Friday / 8am – 5pm (no call, no weekends)
• Manage patient care in an outpatient setting
• Conduct consultations, follow-up appointments, well-checks, and schedule screenings
• Comfortable seeing patients of all ages, primarily adults/seniors
• Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients
• Appointment schedule: 40 min new patient, 20 min follow-up patient visits
• Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistants

Why Work With Us?

• Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone.
  
• We advance evidence-based practices and align incentives to ensure people get the right care at the right time in the right place.
• We put patients at the center of their care journey, providing them with tools and information to actively participate in managing their health.
• Optum is dedicated to providing coordinated care, with clinicians and care teams working together to help you navigate the health system.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.  OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.