Primary Care Physician

UnitedHealthcare is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join their growing Primary Care Plus (PCPlus) team across Louisiana. This role focuses on providing high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated value-based care to patients. Join a physician-led, team-based environment dedicated to improving patient well-being and outcomes.

Practice Info

• 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
• Robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs
• Consistent feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates

Compensation

• Competitive guaranteed salary with welcome bonus
• Up to 20% annual bonus based on quality care metrics
• Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 to $384,000
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

Shift & Schedule

• No overnight call
• 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures

Requirements

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