Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician | Optum Las Vegas, NV
Company: Optum
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Optum NV is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our team
in Las Vegas, NV. 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. Position Highlights: In this position you will work with
other physicians in teams but manage your own panel of patients
Monday-Friday. The patient population is an adult panel of all ages
including geriatrics and some older adolescents and can be
customized for interest areas. Our seniors have the convenience of
our new Lifestyle Centers. Work in attractive/modern buildings and
enjoy an electronic medical record environment. Full time
management staff, digital radiology and onsite laboratory services
add conveniences at our 14 clinic locations throughout the Las
Vegas area. This is an employed practice position with Southwest
Medical . We offer patient care that is compassionate, appropriate
and effective for the treatment of health problems and the
promotion of health. Our employees work with professionalism, as
manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional
responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity
to a diverse patient population. We run a systems-based practice,
as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and
responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and
the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care
that is of optimal value. We offer an attractive base salary, sign
on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive fringe benefits package,
including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD,
professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, 160 hours
of PTO, one week paid CME with $4500 allowance, and nine paid
holidays. Differential for supervision of extenders. $100,000.00
Sign on Bonus for external candidates Top reasons to live in Las
Vegas, Nevada: 300 days of sunshine, annual average temperature of
70 degrees, beautiful desert flowers and red rock canyons The best
of superstar shows, concerts, sporting events, restaurants and
shopping available 365 days a year! NO STATE INCOME TAX, affordable
housing, wonderful recreation available: Red Rock Canyon, Lake
Mead, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Lake Powell, Mt. Charleston
(11,000 ft elevation) are all nearby; Las Vegas is situated a short
distance from 10 Scenic National Parks; Las Vegas is also a Golfers
Paradise with 40 neighborhood and championship courses What makes
an Optum Career different: Be part of a best-in-class employee
experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care
for patients We are influencing change collectively on a national
scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our
local care organizations Practice medicine autonomously, with the
support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national
health care organization Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options Continuing
Medical Education allowance with time off Professional Liability
Insurance Excellent PTO package Generous retirement program
including employer funded contributions (401K) Southwest Medical,
part of Optum, is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse
Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations
including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care
centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients
compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern
Nevada. Together, we're making health care work better for
everyone. 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: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency
trained, board certified or board eligible; ability to obtain
Nevada license, DEA, Pharmacy license Medical knowledge about
established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and
social behavioral sciences and application of this knowledge to
patient care Interpersonal and communication skills that result in
effective information exchange and collaboration with patients,
their families and other health professionals Possession of or
acquisition of sufficient computer skills to effectively utilize
Electronic Medical Records in their practice Practice-based
learning and improvement that involves investigation and evaluation
of their own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific
evidence and improvements in patient care The salary for this role
is $226,000 to $366,000. 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
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