Skip to content

Doctors

Family Medicine Primary Care Physician Bristol

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Family medicine physicians employed in Connecticut earn a median of $78.81 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

Family medicine physicians in Connecticut: pay by town and employer

The Physicians & Surgeons job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly

About the job

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Bristol, CT. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live..

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

  • Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
  • Minimum Compensation Guarantee, Incentives, and Supplemental Income Options
  • (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends, Work-and-Life Balance
  • Partner / collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
  • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
  • Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
  • Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Primary Care
  • Nationally backed (Optum) with a local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
  • High-earning potential for hard-work with advancement and bonus opportunities
  • Seeking a Full-Time commitment of 34 direct patient care hours per week (4 days/wk)

What makes an Optum organization different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
  • We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
  • Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive compensation - Guarantee with Quality and Productivity incentives
  • Supplemental Income Opportunities and Partnership Tracks
  • Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
  • Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
  • Loan repayment support program (if eligible)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
  • Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Leadership, Teaching, and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum
  • High earning potential while focusing on Quality metrics and outcomes

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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 licensure in the state of (Connecticut), or ability to obtain prior to start
  • BC/BE in Family or Internal Medicine
  • Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA, or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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.

From UnitedHealth Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

Selected agencies hiring now

All agencies and apps →
  • Pyramid Consulting (healthcare staffing) logo

    Pyramid Consulting (healthcare staffing)Healthcare staffing agency

    A national staffing firm that places nurses, case managers, therapists and physicians in hospital and health system contract and permanent roles.

    Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Doctors, Mental health

  • Cynet Locums logo

    Cynet LocumsLocum tenens agency

    A locum tenens agency placing physicians, advanced practice clinicians and dentists on locum assignments.

    Places: Doctors, NPs & PAs

These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.

Sponsored

Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.

Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.

New physician and surgeon jobs in Connecticut, by email

One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is one of the largest US health care companies. Its Optum business employs nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists and medical assistants in physician practices, clinics, home and community care, behavioral health and pharmacy services across the country, alongside its UnitedHealthcare insurance business.

Based in Eden Prairie, MNHires in 48 statesPay on its listings: 61.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

More open jobs at UnitedHealth Group

More physician and surgeon jobs

A licensed physician?

One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.

Create my profile

UnitedHealth Group openings, sent to you weekly

Each week we send the newest postings from UnitedHealth Group's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.