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Physician - Primary Care (Groton) | ProHealth Physicians

UnitedHealth Group·Groton, Connecticut

$226,000 - $366,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care in a team-based environment while collaborating with advanced practice clinicians. Contribute to practice initiatives and focus on disease prevention to help patients maintain long-term health.

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician – Outpatient Primary Care to join our team in Groton, CT.

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.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment (3) Three-year compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance Partner and collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested) Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Primary Care Nationally backed (Optum) with a local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians) High-earning potential for hard-work with bonus opportunities Seeking a Full-Time commitment worked across 4.5 days per week What makes an Optum organization 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 ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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

Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license in Connecticut and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA registrations are also required prior to the start date.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Clinical documentation
  • Electronic health records
  • Primary care
  • Team-based care
  • Medical leadership
  • Family medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Clinical diagnostics
  • Preventive medicine

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Recognition programs
  • Incentive programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$226,000 - $366,000/yr
Location
Groton, Connecticut
Posted
Mar 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

Salary listed on 2,369 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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