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 (Grass Valley, CA), where you can escape the urban hustle for the mountain air and pine trees of Northern California. Located just one hour from Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes from a major metropolitan area (without the traffic!), you'll practice medicine within a group of like-minded physicians passionately dedicated to their community.

You will provide excellent primary care to adult patients, with a specific emphasis on managing those with complex medical needs. You'll operate within a robust referral network, ensuring easy access to specialists, and benefit from highly trained, competent, and caring support staff. This is an environment where teamwork thrives and healthcare providers are genuinely appreciated for their heroic work.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician with strong clinical skills, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to providing high-quality care within a supportive team. An emphasis on managing medically complex patients will be particularly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse adult patient population, including those with complex medical conditions.
• Utilize a strong referral base to ensure seamless access to specialists for patient needs.
• Collaborate effectively with highly trained support staff to optimize patient care and clinic flow.
• Actively participate in a physician-led practice environment that prioritizes teamwork and community well-being.

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 generous Signing Incentive of either:
  • 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) or “buy-up” plans available
• 8 weeks time off 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

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:

Base Camp

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