Primary Care Physician - Optum - Golden, CO

Job ID: 99405113168Posted: 2026-08-29Location: Golden, Colorado, United StatesSalary: $237,500 - $384,000Job Area: Healthcare DeliveryCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptumCare Colorado is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our Golden View team near Denver, in Golden, Colorado. 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:Dragon and AI charting availableEPIC EMR systemPractice Manager on-siteEach clinician has a dedicated MAPossibility of 4-day work week36 Patient Contact Hours / 4 Admin Hours2000 Average Patient Panel per PhysicianFull spectrum of primary care proceduresAverage/Goal of 18 - 20 patients per dayThe culture is one of cohesion and clinic transformation.We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations.As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:Guaranteed base salary for two yearsQuality and productivity bonuses availableCompetitive sign-on bonusMed/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with matchProfessional liability at no cost to clinicianPTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTOCME Reimbursement & Time OffStock Purchase Option/Executive Savings PlanPaid Parental LeaveAdoption AssistanceBright Horizons Back-Up Care: In-home back-up child and adult/elder careBright Horizons College Coach: Tuition Payment Planning & MoreStride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goalsPhysician Partnership ProgramPrimary Responsibilities:As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide full scope primary care services.Examine diagnose and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions or concerns injuries, infections, and illnessesCounsel and educate patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concernsComplete timely and thorough documentation using our EMR systemFormulate diagnostic and treatment plansPrescribe and administer medications, therapies, and proceduresOrder lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow upResponsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary servicesCompletes all documentation and paperwork in a timely mannerMaintain quality of care standards as defined by the practiceSupervise Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners as neededYou'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 CO state license, or the ability to obtain prior to start dateCurrent DEA certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start dateBC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or ability to obtain prior to start dateCurrent BLS, ACLS certification, or the ability to obtain prior to start datePreferred Qualifications:1+ year working in outpatient primary careExperience in providing patient care under a population health modelCompensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.OptumCare is 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.