Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician (Float) - Northern CA / Bay Area

Job Description

NorthBay Health is seeking an Internal Medicine (IM) Primary Care Physician to join our growing outpatient primary care team. This full-time float position provides coverage across our clinics in Fairfield, Napa, Vacaville, and Vallejo, supporting patient care needs throughout the region as needed.\n
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\nAt NorthBay Health’s Center for Primary Care, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care through a network of experienced family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric providers. Our physicians are supported by compassionate clinical teams and seamless access to a broad network of specialists, ensuring patients receive coordinated, high-quality care close to home.\n
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\nWe believe healthcare should be accessible, personalized, and convenient. By offering same-day appointments, after-hours care options, and a collaborative approach to wellness, NorthBay Health delivers advanced medicine with a personal touch—when and where patients need it most.\n
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\nIdeally situated between the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sacramento, NorthBay Health offers physicians the opportunity to practice in one of Northern California’s most desirable regions, surrounded by world-class dining, outdoor recreation, wine country, and vibrant communities.\n
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Practice Highlights \n
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• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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• Practice Setting: 100% Outpatient
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• Patient Volume: Approximately 18 patients per day
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• Call Coverage: Shared and balanced call rotation across providers and locations
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• Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
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• Resources: Access to state-of-the-art technology, clinical tools, and specialty support
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Key Responsibilities \n
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• Provide comprehensive primary care services for adult patients
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• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans
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• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and laboratory results
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• Monitor treatment outcomes, medication adherence, and potential medication-related complications
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• Prescribe medications, therapies, immunizations, and preventive care services
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• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, preventive care, and wellness strategies
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• Coordinate care and refer patients to specialists as appropriate
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• Collaborate effectively with APPs and multidisciplinary care teams
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• Participate in practice and hospital committees, sharing responsibilities equitably with physician colleagues
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• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence
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Qualifications \n
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• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
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• Current or eligible California medical license
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• Experience in a primary care setting preferred
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• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care
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Compensation & Incentives \n
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• Income Guarantee : $354,548 (Years 1- 2)
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• Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000
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• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates up to $20,000
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• Retention Bonus : $30,000 (Years 3 - 5)
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• CME/Dues up to $8,000 annually
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• Production Incentive available
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• Residency Stipend available to qualified candidates
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• Quality Bonus up to $36,000 (Beginning Year 3)
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• A positive work-life balance
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• Collaborative and energized clinical teams
  
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About NorthBay Health \n
\nNorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system proudly serving Napa, Solano, and Yolo counties. Our integrated system includes two acute-care hospitals, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III NICU, a comprehensive cancer center, urgent care centers, and an expanding network of primary and specialty care practices.\n
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\nWe provide nationally recognized care across cardiovascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health has earned Magnet with Distinction® recognition for nursing excellence and multiple U.S. News & World Report high-performing designations.\n
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\nOur mission is to be the healthcare partner of choice by delivering compassionate care, advanced medicine, and outstanding patient experiences while supporting the growth and development of our physicians and employees.\n
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Our Culture \n
\nNorthBay Health's culture is guided by our True North Values:\n
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• Nurture Care
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• Own It
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• Respect Relationships
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• Build Trust
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• Hardwire Excellence
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These values shape how we care for patients, collaborate with colleagues, and strengthen our communities every day.\n
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\nJoin NorthBay Health and enjoy the opportunity to practice exceptional medicine while building a rewarding career in one of California's premier communities.\n