Optum

4.5 Day Week, No Call - Primary Care Physician - Slidell, LA

New Orleans, LA

full-time
Outpatient

$40,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians to join our growing team across Louisiana. Our mission is to provide a path of well-being for our patients through high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care that delivers superior outcomes and satisfaction.

Why Join PCPlus?

  • 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
  • No overnight call and 4.5-day work week with early Friday departures
  • Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
  • Robust transitional care and high-risk outreach programs
  • Consistent feedback on quality measures, diagnostic accuracy, and hospitalization rates

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive guaranteed salary with sign-on bonus
  • Up to 20% annual bonus based on quality care metrics
  • 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 Qualifications:

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

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location Insights

  • A+

    Access to Restaurants

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A

    Commute

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • B

    Overall

  • C+

    Cost of Living

  • Total Population

    390,845

  • Median Rent

    $998

  • Median Home Value

    $231,500

  • Median Income

    $41,604

Posted August 9, 2025

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