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Primary Care Physician - South Bay/Torrance - Optum

Torrance, California

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Primary Care Physician - South Bay/Torrance - Optum

Requisition number: 2191981 Job category: Healthcare Delivery Primary location: Torrance, CA Date posted: 03/17/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No

As a part of Optum, the largest network of medical groups in the country, Optum California is seeking a Full Time or Part Time Primary Care Physicians to join our team in Torrance, CA.

AtOptum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life’s best work.(sm) 

Position Highlights

  • We are looking for Full-Time or Part Time Physicians to join our team
  • Quality vs. Quantity Model – Typically see around 18 - 20 patients per day
  • Scheduled weekly administrative time, ~40 mins baked into each day
    • 40 min new pt visits, 20 min follow up pt visits
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers
  • Dedicated support staff, so clinicians can focus on practicing at full scope of license
  • This position does not require call or urgent care shifts, outpatient only
    • Urgent care shifts are optional for additional pay, not required
  • Office hours: Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5 PM, no nights or weekends

What makes an Optum organization different?

  • We believe that patient well-being starts with physician well-being
  • Optum offers flexibility and opportunities that exist for personal and professional development across our network of physician-led care delivery organizations
  • Our Value Based Care model allows our clinicians the time needed to provide quality care to patients while supporting a healthy work/life balance
  • Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially – at each visit
  • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights 

  • This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance metrics
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental
  • Leadership Pathways and Partnership Program
  • Student Loan Repayment for 2024 FM/IM new grads, 100K over 5 years
  • PTO accrual increases with tenure; Year 0-5 accumulating 23 days of PTO, and observe 8 holidays where clinics are closed
  • CME reimbursement and related time off
  • Paid License renewals
  • Malpractice Tail Coverage
  • 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • For full-time providers we will offer a robust relocation package
  • Employee Wellness Program and Volunteer opportunities

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
  • Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years experience in managed care setting preferred
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Open to new grads!

California Residents Only: The salary range for California residents is $237,361 to $331,688. 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. 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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