Internal Medicine - Physician

Optum Colorado - Optum; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Physician Partnership Program

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

OptumCare Colorado in Lakewood, CO, with occasional coverage in nearby Golden, seeks a Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) to join a physician-led team in ready-to-practice Colorado living. Enjoy a collaborative model with dedicated support, Epic EMR, and AI-assisted charting.

The role features a light call schedule and a stable base with generous benefits. Board certification and CO license are required, with opportunities for growth and partnership within a national

Qualifications

• MD or DO with licensure in Colorado.
• BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Colorado medical license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA, BLS, and ACLS certification prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum outpatient primary care.
• Participate in a light call schedule.
• Collaborate with a care team including an MA and practice manager.
• Utilize Epic EMR with AI-assisted charting.

Education

MD or DO

BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Colorado medical license

DEA, BLS, and ACLS certification

Job description

Primary Care Physician | Lakewood, CO (Denver Metro) OptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) to join our established team in Lakewood, Colorado , with occasional coverage in nearby Golden. Enjoy the best of Colorado living while practicing in a physician-led organization focused on innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

Why Optum?

• Potential 4-day work week
• 32 patient contact hours + 4 admin hours
• Dedicated MA for each provider
• On-site Practice Manager support
• Epic EMR with Dragon and AI-assisted charting
• Average of 18–20 patients per day
• Full spectrum outpatient primary care
• Light call schedule (approximately 1 weekday call/month and 3–4 weekends/year)

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary for 2 years
• Quality and productivity bonuses
• Sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Malpractice coverage provided
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Physician Partnership Program

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Colorado medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA, BLS, and ACLS certification prior to start

Join a team where you'll have the resources of a national organization, the support of a collaborative care model, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on your patients and community.