Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician – Downtown Los Angeles

Optum California is seeking full‑time Primary Care Physicians to join us in a supportive, physician‑led environment focused on value‑based care, collaboration, and patient‑centered outcomes.

Downtown Los Angeles offers a dynamic, diverse, and deeply rooted community where primary care physicians can make a meaningful impact. Our clinic is dedicated to serving the patients who live and work in the heart of the city—providing accessible, compassionate care to a richly diverse population. This role is ideal for physicians who are passionate about community‑based medicine, health equity, and building long‑term relationships with patients in an urban setting while being part of a mission‑driven, collaborative care team.

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

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Competitive base salary with performance incentives
• Generous PTO, CME days, and 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match + stock purchase program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid malpractice insurance
• Paid License Renewals
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Holistic well‑being support through our wellness programs, offering mental health resources, fitness solutions, and tools that help you thrive.

We deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care through integrated teams. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for all. OptumCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or genetic information. Drug-free workplace.