Primary Care Physician | Optum CA, Yucaipa
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open primary care physician jobs in California post a median of $115 an hour, the middle half $113.75–$121.41, across 3 jobs that state their pay. Primary care physicians employed in California earn a median of $121.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Optum CA is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Yucaipa, CA. 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
- Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm (no call, no weekends)
- Manage patient care in outpatient setting
- Consults, follow-up appointments, well-checks, schedule screenings
- Comfortable seeing patients of all ages; primarily adults/senior base
- Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients
- Appointment schedule 40 min new pt, 20 min follow up pt visits
- Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistants
- $100,000 School Loan Repayment Program for new graduates
- Physician Relocation Package for eligible candidates
What makes an Optum organization different?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable 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
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
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
- BE/BC in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Unrestricted California State Medical License
- Current California DEA certificate
- EMR Proficient
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish speaking
- 1+ year experience working in primary care
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.
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 Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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.
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