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Primary care physicians: Change your career and patients' lives

Optum is a truly unique place to practice medicine, where exceptional physicians can enjoy exceptional careers.

Join us at Optum, where Caring, Connecting and Growing together can make a powerful difference in your life — and in the lives of your patients.

Primary care physicians are the gateway to better patient health

Our primary care physicians provide personalized care for individuals and families. Join us for the opportunity to treat patients of all ages, prioritizing quality of care over quantity.

Primary care physicians at Optum do much more than treat illness — you'll help patients achieve their personal health goals. We're seeking team-oriented primary care physicians who are comfortable delegating and empowering their colleagues.

Contact us now and learn more about our primary care physician opportunities.

We’re with you from day one of your job

Optum provides the career resources and support you need to be your best at work and at home.

Physical well-being

As a physician, you’ll enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits; a 401(k) with match; life and disability insurance; parental and caregiver leave; adoption assistance; a well-being program; and more.

Financial well-being

Because financial security significantly influences your overall health, we offer financial benefits and programs that support your needs now and in the future.

Life and emotional well-being

We support you at work and beyond, creating an environment where you can be your authentic self. Physicians also enjoy resources to manage stress, build resilience and balance it all.

Experience something new

Join Optum and work alongside others who share a vision of helping patients lead long, productive lives. Our team-based model reduces administrative burdens and comprehensive benefits empower you to continue improving lives.

  • Retirement and savings
  • Career growth and development
  • Innovation and involvement

Diversity, equity and inclusion when hiring

Our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers who are privileged to serve their communities.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our core values of integrity, compassion (including relationships), innovation and performance steer our actions and interactions. They also guide us in achieving our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. And throughout it all, we are united by a culture that cultivates a workplace like no other. 

Thank you for your interest in physician jobs

We look forward to working with you at Optum. Submit your information to learn more about primary care physician jobs.

Thank you for your interest in joining Optum Health. We have an extraordinary opportunity to become a truly integrated health care delivery system that brings care directly to patients where and when they need it. Should you decide to join our team, know we are a special place to work for clinicians and team members – one that attracts, develops, and retains the very best talent over the long term. We hope you will join us.

Chief Executive Officer, Optum Health

Amar A. Desai, MD, MPH

Amar Desai

Optum Care careers

When you join Optum, you become part of our nationwide family of providers. Join the team that can inspire your life’s best work.

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