Primary Care Physician

Optum; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join their team in Torrance, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage patient care in an outpatient setting without the stress of weekend or on-call duties. You'll be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. With a supportive environment and a commitment to evidence-based practices, this position allows you to make a real difference in the lives of patients while enjoying a balanced work schedule. If you're passionate about patient-centered care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Active California Medical License and DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient care and conduct consultations and follow-ups.
• See patients of all ages, primarily adults and seniors.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Consultation Skills

EMR Proficiency

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Completion of Accredited Residency

Job description

Join Our Mission to Transform Health Care

Optum CA is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team in Torrance, CA. As a clinician-led care organization, Optum is revolutionizing the way clinicians work and live. By joining the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll play a crucial role in our vision to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.)


• Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine


• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible for medical residents


• Active and unrestricted California Medical License or ability to obtain prior to start


• Current California DEA certificate or ability to obtain prior to start


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to start


• EMR Proficient

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm (no call, no weekends)


• Manage patient care in an outpatient setting


• Conduct consultations, follow-up appointments, well-checks, and schedule screenings


• Comfortable seeing patients of all ages, primarily adults/seniors


• Average Daily Patient Census: 18-20 patients


• Appointment schedule: 40 min new patient, 20 min follow-up patient visits


• Dedicated support staff of nurses and medical assistants

Why Work With Us?

• Mission-Driven: Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone.


• Local Care: Together, we will continue to provide the local care you know and deserve.


• Evidence-Based Practices: We advance evidence-based practices and align incentives to ensure people get the right care at the right time in the right place.


• Patient-Centered: We put patients at the center of their care journey, providing them with tools and information to actively participate in managing their health.


• Coordinated Care: Optum is dedicated to providing coordinated care, with clinicians and care teams working together to help you navigate the health system.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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