Primary Care Physician - American Health Network - Lafayette, IN
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Primary care physicians employed in Indiana earn a median of $125.94 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).
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About the job
American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a primary care physician to join our team in Lafayette, IN. 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
- Physician-led culture where your voice matters
- Clear path to partnership and leadership opportunities
- Flexible scheduling with 4 or 4.5-day workweeks
- Value-based care model focused on quality, not volume
- Innovation-driven practice supported by national resources
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership opportunities (when timing aligns)
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel with the support and resources needed to practice at the peak of your license
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including care coordinators, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other care providers at the practice
- Perform in-office procedures such as simple skin surgery, fracture care, joint injections, maternity care, IUD's, etc. (if desired)
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
Compensation & Benefits
- Eligibility for Sign-on bonus, Relocation Assistance, and more
- Competitive salary guarantees with quality incentives
- Student loan repayment (if applicable)
- Generous PTO, CME time and allowance, and Holiday time-off
- Comprehensive and personalized benefits package including, but not limited to medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability options, flex-spending and health-savings accounts, optional benefits and discounts for you and your family
- Robust retirement options including 401(k) with company match, discounted employee stock purchase plan, optional partnership track, credit union, more
- Company paid Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Pathways Program- financial support and mentorship during final year of residency
- Physician Partnership - optional after 3 years with organization
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
At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. 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 medical licensure in the state or able to obtain prior to start
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Med-Peds
- Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
The salary range for this role is $237,500 to $384,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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 local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
From UnitedHealth Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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