Family Medicine Physician - Ambulatory Services

Job Description

Job Description

Family Medicine Physician

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

We invite you to become part of a distinctive practice designed by physicians for physicians, situated in the vibrant greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. Our organization is in search of dedicated, full-spectrum family physicians (MD or DO), who are Board Certified or Board Eligible, and possess a strong commitment to serving underserved populations while caring for families within our community health centers in collaboration with Valleywise Health (VWH).

All physicians are expected to align with our mission, which emphasizes patient care, education, research, and community service.

About Valleywise Health

VWH operates an ambulatory care system comprising ten community health centers that provide Family Medicine services. This system primarily caters to a safety-net population and offers a comprehensive clinical practice along with teaching opportunities. Notably, VWH is the only public teaching health system in the Phoenix area.

This position is offered through District Medical Group Inc. (DMG), a non-profit faculty group practice with over 450 physicians. DMG exclusively contracts to deliver clinical, administrative, and educational services to VWH, encompassing all major medical and surgical specialties as well as subspecialties.

DMG is a respected partner in training the next generation of healthcare providers in Arizona, hosting more than 220 residents across nine programs and 60 affiliated programs. Additionally, DMG is a founding partner of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance , which aims to enhance the number of physicians and healthcare professionals in Arizona by improving and expanding existing health education initiatives.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will operate in an outpatient environment within a Community Health Center. Hospital referrals will be directed to Valleywise Health Medical Center (VHMC), a 450-bed facility that includes a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center.

Loan Repayment Programs

Our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are eligible for both the Federal and State HPSA Loan Repayment Programs, boasting a system score of 21. As a non-profit entity, DMG employees are also eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

What We Offer

• 100% outpatient practice with minimal on-call responsibilities
• A supportive work environment for those passionate about community medicine
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a commencement bonus
• Generous paid time off (4 weeks plus 10 holidays), along with an additional week for CME and a $4,000 stipend
• Eligibility for J1 or H1B visa sponsorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

We look forward to considering your application. Please submit your CV for review.