Primary Care Physician – Los Alamitos CA
Optum California is seeking full-time Primary Care Physicians to join our outpatient clinics in Los Alamitos. As a clinician-led organization, we are committed to supporting our physicians through collaboration, innovation, and a strong focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.
Located in northwest Orange County, Los Alamitos offers a welcoming suburban lifestyle with a strong sense of community, highly rated schools, and convenient access to both Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Known for its tree-lined streets, proximity to Seal Beach and Long Beach, and easy access to major freeways, Los Alamitos provides an ideal balance of small‑town charm and urban convenience—making it a great place to build a thriving practice while enjoying an excellent quality of life in Southern California.
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.
