Practice at : Eureka Community Health Center - Open Door Community Health Centers
The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for a panel of patients across the lifespan in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. Practicing to the full extent of their training and scope, the physician diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizes preventive care, and coordinates specialty services when needed. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician plays a critical role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, helping patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home and reducing the need to travel outside the region for essential medical services.
Eureka, Ca: Eureka is historic coastal city that sits along Humboldt Bay and is known as the heart of California's Redwood Coast. As the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, Eureka serves as the region's center for healthcare, commerce, and cultural life while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. The area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The community is known for its vibrant arts scene, Victorian architecture, a range of public, charter, and private school options, along with a strong sense of community reflected in local events, youth sports, and year-round markets and festivals.
Education and Experience- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency program in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in outpatient or community health settings, including experience providing preventive care and management of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations prior to hire date- Current, active, and unrestricted California medical license
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in a relevant specialty
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Comprehensive Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Provider professional expense account
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Retention bonus
- Paid sabbatical program
- Access/Production Bonus
- Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)
Compensation: $$234,635.20 to $267,624.00
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