Opportunity Criteria
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Candidate Type:
MD, DO
Visas Accepted:
No J-1 or H-1B
Loan Repayment:
Negotiable
Salary Range:
$275,000.00 to $300,000.00 / Year
Employment Type:
Not Specified
Bonus Offered:
Negotiable
Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our outpatient Primary Care Physician, you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced , playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional comprehensive health service line.
You will provide expert outpatient clinical care to patients within the community, focusing on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care interventions. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust, patient-centered care network in a highly collaborative environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community, strong clinical and diagnostic skills, and a commitment to building a premier medical home within a supportive, mission-driven environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no hospital inpatient call constraints.
- Deliver comprehensive outpatient (only) primary care services, including routine wellness exams, preventative screenings, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Formulate and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans while monitoring patient health outcomes over time.
- Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local medical specialists, nurse practitioners, and regional clinical leaders to optimize patient care pathways.
- Educate patients and their families on wellness strategies, lifestyle modifications, and chronic condition self-management to promote long-term health.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:
- Annual base salary ($275,000 - $300,000/year) plus productivity-based incentives
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
- Monday through Friday schedule with shared telephone call responsibilities and no hospital inpatient call constraints
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance
Job Requirements Required
- MD or DO degree, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (ABMS or AOA)
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA certification
- Passion for primary care with experience in preventive medicine and chronic disease management and minor office procedures
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. We are a dedicated network of primary care and specialty physicians delivering unparalleled, compassionate care to our neighboring Valley communities. We operate under the unified banner of CommonSpirit Health® -
One Community. One Mission. One California . - advancing health for all people.
Discover Merced: Impactful Medicine & An Unmatched Quality of Life Merced is a flourishing Central California city of 90,000+ that offers health care professionals a rare combination of a low-stress lifestyle, a highly affordable cost of living, and close proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Choosing to practice here means your work carries profound meaning; you will step directly into a purpose-driven role, expanding critical medical access to a deeply appreciative and deserving community that relies on our care.
- Clinical Growth & Meaningful Impact: Anchored by a 190-bed community hospital and UC Merced, which is actively developing a brand-new medical school program. Here, you have the unique opportunity to be part of the solution to regional healthcare disparities while treating a wonderfully diverse patient population.
- Exceptional Quality of Life: Experience the best of California living without the high-stress environment, heavy traffic, or congestion of major cities. Merced offers a warm, family-oriented community atmosphere where you can truly thrive both inside and outside of the clinic.
- Cost of Living Advantage: Enjoy significantly lower housing costs and a highly competitive dollar-to-value ratio compared to coastal California markets, allowing you to build substantial equity while maintaining an expansive lifestyle.
- Unmatched Location: Perfectly situated just 2 hours from San Francisco, Sacramento, and the scenic Monterey/Carmel coastline.
- Outdoor Recreation: Gateway to Yosemite National Park, surrounded by premium 18-hole golf courses, and featuring 12+ miles of seamless, grade-separated city bike paths.
- Arts & Culture: Home to a local orchestra, theater company, and vibrant regional festivals.
Pay Range$275,000 - $300,000 /year
Contact Information
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