**Optum CA is seeking a** **Pathway Physician** **to join our team in** **Irvine, CA** **. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.** **As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.** At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** **Program Highlights** + Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training + Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching + Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives nationally + Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings + Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice + The customized program can be completed virtually and requires just a few hours of commitment per month + Out-of-state applicants welcome to apply 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. + Residency or fellowship completion date: Summer 2025 + Desire to practice out-patient care in one of the following areas post-residency: Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County, or San Bernardino County **For Nationwide Telecommute Only** : The salary range for this role is $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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._