4.5 Day Week, No Call – Primary Care Physician – Slidell, LA
Optum · Dallas, TX
About this job
Optum is seeking a dedicated and qualified Primary Care Physician to join our growing team. This opportunity is focused on delivering high-quality, value-based care in a patient-centered environment where you can truly make a difference in the health and well-being of the community.
In this role, you will enjoy a supportive, physician-led work setting with a manageable patient volume designed to prioritize quality over quantity. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive primary care services to adult, family, or geriatric patients.
- Collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary support team, including APRNs, RNs, and Quality Improvement professionals.
- Managing patient health outcomes utilizing robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs.
- Participating in quality measure reviews to ensure diagnostic accuracy and optimal patient care standards.
We are committed to supporting our clinicians with an excellent work-life balance, featuring a 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures and no overnight call. Total compensation for this position typically ranges from $226,000 to $366,000, which includes a competitive guaranteed base salary, a $30,000 sign-on bonus, and up to a 20% annual bonus based on quality care metrics.
Additional benefits include 36 days off annually covering PTO, CME, and holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and retirement plans featuring employer-funded contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following required qualifications:
- Possess an M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Hold an active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license.
- Possess valid DEA and CDS licenses or have the ability to obtain them prior to start.
Preferred qualifications include a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and one or more years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.
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