What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician (FP or IM) | Encompass Medical Group | Independence, MO position at UnitedHealth Group?
Encompass Medical Group is seeking an exceptional Primary Care Physician (FM or IM) to join our care team in Independence, Missouri.
Explore opportunities with Encompass Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Bring your passion for primary care to our team-based practice serving the Greater Kansas City area. Our team of physicians and nurse practitioners is dedicated to patient centered care, enhanced access, coordinated care, and continuous quality improvement. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Job Responsibilities
- Physician‑led, patient‑centered, team‑based environment
- Providing full‑spectrum Primary Care with a collaborative network of clinicians
- Work‑life balance with flexible scheduling and 36 patient‑facing hours per week
- Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
- Opportunity to grow your practice and patient panel within a stable, supportive organization
- Comfort working with Advanced Practice Clinicians is essential
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform physical exams, preventive health measures, procedures, and acute care
- Direct and manage a full continuum of high‑quality primary care
- Review patient records including allergies, medications, and immunization status
- Obtain and document complete medical histories
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and imaging
- Analyze findings and establish diagnoses and care plans
- Prescribe or recommend appropriate medical therapies
- Maintain timely and accurate medical records
- Partner closely with Population Health teams in value‑based initiatives
- Participate in organization‑wide programs focused on improving patient outcomes
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive guaranteed base compensation and quality bonus
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and malpractice coverage
Required Qualifications:
- Medical Degree (MD, DO)
- Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Kansas and Missouri
Board certification
Preferred Qualification:
- Basic computer proficiency
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 to $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.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Salary : $237,500 - $384,000