Primary Care Physician - Primary Care Plus - Houma, LA

Optum

New Orleans, LA, 70116, USA

Healthcare
Full-time
Primary Care Physician
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine

Our job summary

The Primary Care Physician role at Primary Care Plus in Houma, LA involves delivering high-quality, value-based, patient-centered care primarily in internal or family medicine. Physicians work in a collaborative, physician-led team environment with a focus on quality over quantity and benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. This role requires board certification/eligibility in Internal or Family Medicine, an active Louisiana medical license, and offers a supportive work-life balance with no overnight calls.

$30,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Join a Physician-Led, Patient-Centered Team Focused on Quality Care

Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join our growing team across Louisiana. Our mission is to provide a path of well-being for our patients through high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care that delivers superior outcomes and satisfaction.

Why Join PCPlus?

Physician-led, team-based environment with support from APRNs, RNs, and a dedicated Quality Improvement team
Focus on quality, not quantity - see 10-16 patients/day with 30-60 minute appointments
No overnight call and 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures
Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
Robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs
Consistent feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive guaranteed salary with sign-on bonus
Up to 20% annual bonus based on quality care metrics
36 days off annually (PTO, CME, and holidays)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)
Clinician learning and development programs

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:

M.D. or D.O.
Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license
Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)
Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $226,000 to $366,000. 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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