Primary Care Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Picture a Northern California mountain location within 1 hour of Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes of a major metropolitan area, without the traffic congestion. Imagine the smell of mountain air and pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community. Does this sound like a dream come true? If you answered YES to any of these questions, we might have a solution for you!

With a growing patient demand, excellent patient care, and providers' quality of work/life balance taking center stage, Dignity Health Medical Group-Sierra Nevada (Grass Valley, CA) seeks bring Primary Care providers (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) to the group who are open to the following:

• Offering excellent IM or FM care to adult patients, with an emphasis on managing those who are medically complex

• Utilizing a strong referral base with easy access to specialists

• Partnering with highly trained, competent and caring support staff

• Working in a group where hearts are big and teamwork rule the days

• Providing services in a community where healthcare providers are appreciated every day for their heroic work

In return, we'll provide your employment through our medical foundation, which will include:

• Group affiliation with Dignity Health, which connects to the highest standard of health care available

• A physician led, professionally managed practice

• Strong physician support and mentorship

• A Monday-Friday schedule with no nights/weekends

• A competitive income with a signing bonus and student loan repayment benefit

• Generous health and welfare offerings for you and your dependents

• Robust time away from work allowances

• Retirement benefits including a 100% company funded retirement plan

• A beautiful and modern clinic with a full complement of staff to support you

• Part-time schedules also available

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Details:

• Salary Guarantee: $275,000 - $300,000 / Year

• Uncapped Productivity Incentive

• Up to $20,000 Relocation Incentive

• Up to $15,000/year Quality Incentive

• PLUS 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 account) 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

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain)

• Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program

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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Can you get behind this? If so, let's chat!

Pay Range

$250,000 - $290,000 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.