Optum

Oregon Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine) to join our established team at Garden Way Medical Clinic in Eugene, OR. 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. 

Join a highly collaborative primary care team delivering relationship-based care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan. This opportunity is ideal for a Primary Care Physician who enjoys caring for older adults while practicing in a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on access, continuity, and population health.

Position Details

• Outpatient-only Primary Care practice
• Four 10-hour days, five 8-hour days, or 4.5-day schedules available
• Hybrid work model available for eligible providers
• Established patient panel with significant growth opportunity
• Strong demand from a growing senior population
• Average 18 patients per day
• Flexible appointment templates (15/30 or 20/40 minutes)
• Protected administrative time built into the schedule
• Gradual panel ramp-up and comprehensive onboarding process
• Minimal phone-only call responsibilities
• Opportunity to perform office procedures based on physician preference
• Collaborative team-based care model focused on access, continuity, and population health
• Robust multidisciplinary support including an embedded pharmacist, remote LPN support, Behavioral Health, Social Services Care Management, and centralized in-basket support
• Team-based MA model with clinic coordinator and dedicated clerical support for referrals, records, and document management
• Onsite laboratory, X-ray services, and procedure room
• Epic EMR with Dax AI scribe and workflow support
  
  

Why Physicians Choose OMG Garden Way

• A genuinely collegial environment where physicians, APCs, nurses, MAs, and leaders work closely together and support one another.
• Shared-patient philosophy focused on balancing timely access with continuity of care.
• Team members readily step in to help colleagues during vacations, leaves, and schedule changes.
• Culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and relationships over hierarchy.
• Accessible, supportive leadership that is invested in provider success and well-being.
• Welcoming environment for both new graduates and experienced physicians, with mentorship and knowledge-sharing embedded into daily practice.
• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including a growing senior community with significant need for primary care services.
• Regular celebrations and recognition events, including birthday celebrations, Culture Week, Patient Experience Week, and team gatherings.
• Fun, morale-building traditions that foster strong connections across the clinic team.
• A practice where people genuinely enjoy working together and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
  
  

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation with productivity and quality incentive opportunities
• Sign-on bonus or student loan repayment options
• Eligible 2027 residents may participate in the Optum Physician Pathways Program, offering paid mentorship, professional development, and a seamless transition to practice
• Quarterly RVU bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive relocation assistance
• Leadership development pathways
• CME reimbursement and dedicated CME time
• Paid licensure renewals
• Malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee wellness programs
  
  

Garden Way Medical Clinic is a large, team-oriented primary care practice serving patients across the lifespan in Eugene and the surrounding communities. Known for its collaborative culture and shared approach to patient care, Garden Way emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, patient access, and continuity. Providers work closely with colleagues, support staff, and clinic leadership in a welcoming environment where relationships matter, teamwork is valued, and everyone is committed to helping patients achieve their healthiest lives.

Oregon Medical Group is a growing, multi-specialty practice that includes over 100 providers at multiple locations within the Eugene/Springfield area. We provide courteous and sympathetic treatment and the highest quality of care available. Together, we're making health care work 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.  

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.

Why Eugene?

• Vibrant university community and home to the University of Oregon.
• Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Willamette Valley.
• Easy access to hiking, cycling, fishing, rafting, and year-round outdoor recreation.
• Just a short drive from the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, and renowned wine country.
• Mild four-season climate with abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
• Thriving arts, music, food, and craft brewery scene.
• Family-friendly community with excellent parks, trails, and recreational amenities.
• No Oregon state sales tax.
• More affordable cost of living than many major West Coast metropolitan areas.
• A unique blend of small-city charm, cultural amenities, and outdoor adventure that supports an exceptional work-life balance.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Oregon medical license and DEA registration, or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current BLS certification.
  
  

The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year. 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.