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Primary Care Physician - Westwego, LA

UnitedHealth Group

New Orleans, LAFull-time$238–384K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$238–384K/yr
Location
New Orleans, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Board Certified Or Eligible In Family Or Internal MedicineLouisiana Medical LicenseDEA And CDS LicensesDoctorate

Job overview

Primary Care Plus is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians to join its Louisiana team. The physician-led, team-based organization emphasizes coordinated, quality-focused care, with 10–16 patients per day, 30–60 minute appointments, no overnight call, and a 4.5-day work week. Compensation includes a guaranteed salary and potential quality-based bonus, alongside benefits and professional development programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Internal MedicineFamily MedicineBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdult CareGeriatric Care

Qualifications

MD or DOBoard Certified or Eligible in Family or Internal MedicineLouisiana Medical LicenseDEA and CDS Licenses1+ Years Clinical Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Requisition number: 2389684

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Physicians

Join a Physician-Led, Patient-Centered Team Focused on Quality Care

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 welcome 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.

  • Board Certified/Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine

  • Active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license (or ability to obtain)

  • Valid DEA and CDS licenses (or ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

  • 1+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $237,500 - $384,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

How this job compares

Set against the 705 open Primary Care Physician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$238–384K/yr
  • US median$250–307K/yr480 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $311K, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($277K) — in the top quarter of Primary Care Physician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Primary Care Physician jobs in Louisiana and 705 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Primary Care Physician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (153 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 458 of the 705 open Primary Care Physician jobs (65%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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