Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics

Job Summary And Responsibilities Come join our Dignity Health Family at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, a 25‑bed critical access hospital located at the base of Mt. Shasta. The facility serves a 17,000‑population catchment area with three rural health clinics and a new Emergency Department. This position is for a Family Practice/Obstetrics (FP/OB) physician working in the clinic and hospital as an employed physician. The schedule is 4 days a week, 10‑hour days, plus one in‑three hospital coverage. Candidates must be qualified to perform c‑sections. The Employment Offer Year 1 estimated total compensation: $337,000 + $50,000 sign‑on paid in the first year. (Total compensation includes base salary, call pay) Relocation and student loan assistance not included in the above numbers. Additional production bonus of excess WRVU of 4,400 – an average of $20,000 paid once a year. Yearly quality incentives up to $16,000. Starting year 3, retention bonus: starting at $20,000. This is a direct employment with a non‑profit hospital and will qualify for PSLF loan waiver. Benefits Package Retirement Pension Medical/Dental/Vision Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Long Term Disability Paid Malpractice Premiums Vacation – paid time off 10 Paid holidays Email Hannah to learn more at View email address on click.appcast.io To learn more about the community: Responsibilities Family medicine physicians with obstetrics (FMOBs) in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to rural communities, including comprehensive maternity care. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive maternity care, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, c‑sections, and postpartum care; manage low‑risk pregnancies and assist with surgical deliveries when needed. Deliver primary care services: serve as primary care physicians for patients of all ages, managing chronic illnesses, providing preventative care, and offering acute care. Coordinate patient care: collaborate with nurses, specialists, and administrative staff to ensure seamless and coordinated care. Manage high‑risk pregnancies and deliveries: exercise judgment and collaborate on when to transfer high‑risk patients. Utilize technology and tools: proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems, practice management software, telemedicine platforms, and specialized obstetric software. Job Requirements Board Certification/Eligibility: The physician should be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). Obstetrics Training: Must have completed residency or additional training in c‑sections; the hospital averages about 30 c‑sections a year, with an average of 90 deliveries. Scope of Practice: Prepared to provide a broad range of services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, postpartum care, newborn care, and common primary care conditions. Experience: Experience in a setting with limited resources and a high degree of autonomy is often preferred. Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a non‑profit healthcare facility nestled at the base of California's majestic Mt. Shasta. It is a 25‑bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. Over 300 skilled professionals and support staff work tirelessly to provide exceptional healthcare services, with approximately 45 active medical staff physicians and more than 50 volunteers. Our mission is to create a healing environment that nurtures body, mind, and spirit, extending access to quality, affordable healthcare to all individuals in need. CommonSpirit Health, formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has more than 700 care sites across the U.S. across clinics, hospitals, and virtual care services, accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Pay Range $360,000.00 – $380,000.00 /year #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health