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Primary Care Physician (Internal or Family Medicine Physician) - Manahawkin, NJ - Optum NJ

UnitedHealth Group
Primary location: Manahawkin, New Jersey, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2026
💰 $392,500/yr($238,500/yr$392,500/yr)

About the role

Optum NJ, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Manahawkin, NJ. 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:

  • Physician-led, patient centered team-based environment.  
  • Providing full spectrum Family/Internal Medicine & Adult Primary Care, focusing on value-based care, and supported by a robust team of specialists.
  • Team based care; Evidence-based Medicine.
  • Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license.
  • Supported to grow your practice and patient panel.
  • Fully integrated and actively using EPIC for electronic medical record system.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage a complete continuum of high-quality care within the care team. 
  • Treat chronic diseases and disorders. 
  • Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status. 
  • Elicits and records information about patient's medical history. 
  • Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition. 
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient. 
  • Oversees and provides collaborative support to Advanced Practice Clinicians.

 

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.

 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility.
  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
  • APC Partnership opportunities and incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs.

 

About Optum Medical Care of NY/NJ

Optum Tri-State was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern

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