Primary Care Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine), you will join Dignity Health Medical Group-Sierra Nevada in Grass Valley, CA. Imagine a picturesque Northern California mountain setting, just an hour from Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes from a major metropolitan area, all without the traffic. Here, you'll practice within a group of like-minded physicians, deeply dedicated to their community and fueled by a growing patient demand, a commitment to excellent patient care, and prioritized provider work/life balance.

You will provide outstanding primary care to adult patients, with a particular focus on those with complex medical needs. You'll leverage a robust referral network for seamless specialist access and partner with highly trained, competent, and caring support staff in a practice where teamwork and genuine appreciation for healthcare providers are paramount. Your employment will be through our medical foundation, aligning you with Dignity Health's high standards of care within a physician-led, professionally managed practice.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician with strong clinical acumen in adult primary care, including managing medically complex cases. You will possess a collaborative spirit, a patient-centered approach, and a desire to contribute positively to both your practice and the wider community.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality primary care to adult patients, with an emphasis on managing chronic conditions and complex medical cases.
• Effectively utilize and coordinate care within a strong local referral system to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of support staff to maintain efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience.
• Actively contribute to a physician-led practice environment, upholding standards of excellence and fostering a culture of teamwork and community appreciation.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Competitive Salary Guarantee: $275,000 - $300,000 / Year
• Uncapped Productivity Incentive
• Up to $20,000 Relocation Incentive
• Up to $15,000/year Quality Incentive
• PLUS a significant Signing Incentive, choose between:
  • Up to $125,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • OR Up to $85,000 Sign-On Bonus AND up to $100,000 Student Loan Repayment
• Group-paid medical and dental insurance option (including group contribution to HSA account) with "buy-up" plans available
• 8 weeks of dedicated time away from work per year
• Company 401k matching program - 50% match of up to 6%
• Additional retirement contribution of up to 3-8% of salary (based on age range)
• CME Reimbursement, paid Malpractice, and reimbursement for licensure renewal fees
• A Monday-Friday schedule with no nights/weekends
• Part-time schedules also available

Job Requirements

Required:

• Active or eligible for a medical license in the state of California
• Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.  #HEC

Community Description:

And the icing on the cake will be living and working in California’s beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills:

• Rich in history, charm and a multitude of vibes, Grass Valley and Nevada County’s many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area
• Less than 90 minutes away from Lake Tahoe where you can go from a sunny beach to a snow-covered slope all in the same day
• Home to over a dozen wineries and tasting rooms
• Host to ongoing and high-quality arts and entertainment venues
• Population of 13K residents, with a service area of 100K lives
• Closest metro area is Sacramento (57 miles) with a population 500,000
• Climate of year round moderate weather, with warm summers and short winters. Ideal for hiking, cycling, fishing, camping, hunting, boating and skiing, golfing and gold panning!

Want a sneak peek?  Click this link to catch a glimpse of Grass Valley and the adventure that awaits you:

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