Physician - Internal / Family Physician

Primary Care Physician Opportunity

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access

ECHC Eureka Community Health Center

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a Primary Care Physician to join our integrated care team at Eureka CHC, in Eureka, California.

Why Join Open Door?

• Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling
• No hospital call
• Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities

Practice at: Eureka Community Health Center Open Door Community Health Centers

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for a panel of patients across the lifespan in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. Practicing to the full extent of their training and scope, the physician diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizes preventive care, and coordinates specialty services when needed. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician plays a critical role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, helping patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home and reducing the need to travel outside the region for essential medical services.

Eureka, Ca: Eureka is historic coastal city that sits along Humboldt Bay and is known as the heart of California's Redwood Coast. As the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, Eureka serves as the region's center for healthcare, commerce, and cultural life while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. The area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The community is known for its vibrant arts scene, Victorian architecture, a range of public, charter, and private school options, along with a strong sense of community reflected in local events, youth sports, and year-round markets and festivals.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of accredited medical school (MD Degree Required)
• Completion of accredited Internal or Family Medicine Residency Program required

Required Licensure & Certifications

Prior to employment, candidates must possess:

• Current, unrestricted California physician and surgeon license
• Current DEA registration
• Current Board Certification in specialty of practice (or board eligible if a newer graduate)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Provider professional expense account
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Retention bonus
• Paid sabbatical program
• Access/Production Bonus
• Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)

Compensation: $$234,635.20 to $267,624.00

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