Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) - Future Start Summer/Fall 2027 - Optum Silver Lake |Everett, WA
- BLS
- ACLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open primary care physician jobs in Washington post a median of $163.50 an hour, the middle half $137.02–$170.93, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Primary care physicians employed in Washington earn a median of $140.82 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
Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our Optum Silver Lake Primary Care team in Everett, WA, with an anticipated start date in Summer/Fall 2027. This is a future opportunity, and we are proactively building a pipeline of physicians completing training or planning a transition aligned with this timeframe. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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
- Outpatient-focused practice averaging 18-22 patients per day with 20- and 40-minute visit templates
- Option to tailor your panel toward Family Medicine or Internal Medicine population
- Flexibility to develop clinical interests, including women's health (excluding obstetrics/prenatal care), preventive services, and chronic disease management
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric providers
- Work life balance with flexible shifts- Full time is a 4-day work week
- Advanced Practice Clinician (PA/NP) and AI Scribe support
- Great location in the Silver Lake neighborhood in Everett
- Call is light and shared | Triage RN call
The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we're able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. 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
- BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Unrestricted WA state license or the ability to obtain
- Current DEA certificate required prior to start date
- Current BLS, ACLS certification prior to start date
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an 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.
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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