Internal Medicine Physician

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, 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.

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Discover Stockton : Impactful Medicine & An Unmatched Quality of Life

Stockton is a vibrant, expanding Central California city of 320,000+ that offers healthcare professionals a rare combination of a diverse clinical landscape, a highly affordable cost of living, and immediate proximity to major Northern California metro 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 St. Joseph's Medical Center - a premier, 355-bed regional hospital actively undergoing a massive, state-of-the-art multi-million dollar expansion tower project. Stockton is also dynamic in medical education, serving as a vital clinical training partner for the region's expanding medical school programs. Here, you have the unique opportunity to treat a wonderfully diverse patient population while being a direct part of the solution to regional healthcare disparities.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Experience the rich benefits of California living without the high-stress environment, heavy gridlock, or steep congestion of coastal cities. Stockton offers an energetic, culturally diverse, and family-oriented community atmosphere featuring beautiful waterfront neighborhoods along the California Delta 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 nearby San Francisco and Silicon Valley markets, allowing you to maximize your earnings, build substantial home equity, and maintain an expansive lifestyle.
• Unmatched Location: Ideally situated in Northern California's Central Valley-just an hour from Sacramento, 90 minutes from San Francisco, and a short drive to Napa Valley wine country.
• Outdoor & Waterfront Recreation: Built along a massive, scenic inland delta waterway system perfect for boating, water sports, and fishing. Stockton is also surrounded by premium golf courses, expansive regional parks, and serves as an easy gateway to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
• Arts, Culture & Academics: Home to the historic Bob Hope Theatre, a professional local symphony, beautiful minor-league sports venues along the downtown marina, and the historic University of the Pacific campus.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Primary Care Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician, you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, 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 a diverse patient population 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, 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 exceptional work-life balance, offering a 100% outpatient role with no call constraints and highly flexible scheduling options tailored to your lifestyle preferences.

• Deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including routine wellness exams, preventative health screenings, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Formulate and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans while monitoring patient health outcomes and promoting long-term wellness.
• 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 empower healthier lives within the community.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Guaranteed annual base salary of $275,000 - $300,000/year for the first two years , plus productivity-based incentives
• Flexible Scheduling Options: Choose between a traditional Monday through Friday schedule or a 4-day workweek, with options for standard day shifts or night shifts based on personal preference or practice needs
• True Work-Life Balance: 100% outpatient practice setting with absolutely no call constraints (no inpatient and no telephone call)
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (ABMS or AOA)
• Active or eligible medical license in the state of California
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain)
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate residency training program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based clinical problem-solving skills