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Primary Care Physician - Optum New Mexico

UnitedHealth Group
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Optum NM is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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. 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.

In this position you will provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.  You will enjoy working with our employees who work with professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.

Why Albuquerque?

*    300 days a year of sun-drenched and picturesque mountain views
*    Enjoy all seasons with mild winters
*    A Top City with the Cleanest Air in America, Thrillist
*    Top destination for hiking, biking, skiing and running
*    Top 10 ranking for America's Best Cities for Foodies, Travel Leisure
*    Diverse Culture - Art galleries, theater, concerts, shopping, music venues
*    A Top Big Best Cities for Active Families, Outdoor Magazine
*    Top 5 ranking for 'Secretly Cool Cities', Huffington Post

As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:
*    Quality and productivity bonuses available
*    Competitive sign-on bonus
*    Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
*    Professional liability at no cost to clinician
*    PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
*    CME Reimbursement & Time Off
*    Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
*    Paid Parental Leave
*    Adoption Assistance
*    Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
*    Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
*    Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
*    Physician Partnership Program

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:

  • Current MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico, or ability to attain
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Family/Internal Medicine
  • New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration if applicable to practice

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fluency in Epic EMR systems & technology
  • Experience in providing patient care under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

 

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.

Salary : $226,000 - $366,000

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