Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** Optum is a physician-led, close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California. We are passionate about patients. We are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. And we are looking for amazing doctors like you! As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for Full-Time **Internal Medicine Physician** to join our Primary Care team in South Orange County. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Clinic Location: Laguna Hills + Schedule: Monday - Friday + Outpatient: Primary Care; office consults, annual visits, follow up appointments and in office procedures + Appointment Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 / 20 minutes for consults, follow up appointments and in office procedures + Average Patients per day: 18 - 20 patients + Comfortable seeing patients from 18 years of age and older + Medical Assistant to support Physician; rooming patients, vitals, RX refills, follow up appointments 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:** + Unrestricted CA Physician License + Current CA DEA certificate prior to start date + Board Certified Internal Medicine + Current BLS, ACLS certifications + EMR Proficient + Demonstrated excellent communication skills and time management **Preferred Qualifications:** + Managed Care background + Welcome 2024 FM Grads _To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment_ OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians. _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._