Family Physician

Location: San Diego, CA. $20,000 Sign‑on Bonus! Must be bilingual in English/Spanish. Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient‑first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in‑person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Why Marathon Health? We provide high‑quality, proactive primary care to adults and children in partnership with local employers or unions. We focus on prevention and wellness, acute and chronic disease management, and maximizing provider‑patient relationships. We seek providers who are passionate about delivering full‑spectrum primary care that results in top‑notch clinical quality, outstanding service, and reduced overall health costs. We offer providers: Smaller patient panel (less than half the traditional PCP panel size) More time with your patients: appointments range from 20 to 60 minutes Fewer administrative and insurance‑related tasks The opportunity to work within a team of professionals passionate about improving the U.S. healthcare system Non‑production‑based compensation package Comprehensive benefits, including CME, medical license, DEA, and malpractice coverage Regular provider meetings, such as journal clubs and grand rounds, for ongoing learning, development, and team collaboration About the Job You will provide patient‑centered primary care to employees at assigned Marathon Health Centers through an Employer‑Sponsored Direct Primary Care. This is an exciting opportunity for a primary care career where you can truly have it all: a smaller panel where you spend as much time as you want with your patients… without financial risk. Our Employer‑Sponsored Direct Primary Care model benefits Enhanced Relationships: Patient panels are limited to 800‑1000 patients, and patient‑centered medicine in a capitated‑fee environment allows providers to have individual patient visits without time restrictions. Appointments of 30‑60 minutes allow extra time for the care team to spend with patients. Aligned Incentives: Our providers focus on improving health outcomes, driving patient engagement, and creating an atmosphere where patients are highly satisfied with high‑touch service from their care team. We remove distorted fee‑for‑service incentives – all care provided by providers is included in our monthly membership fee (paid for by the employer). Focus on Preventive Care: We facilitate an environment that provides providers with the opportunity to proactively work with patients to prevent diseases and injuries by making lifestyle changes prior to diagnosis. Our providers give health care, not sick care. Flexible Practice Approach with Improved Quality of Life: Our providers enjoy an insurance‑free work environment, as we rarely bill insurance, alleviating hours of paperwork and increasing the time to focus on patient care. They can consult with patients and provide access through mobile phones and secure email. Improved Medical Model: Our Employer‑Sponsored Medical Home model utilizes electronic medical records and rigorous population management tools to assist our clinical teams in providing state‑of‑the‑art care. Collaborative Oversight: Our physicians demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and actively collaborate with at least two or more Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the organization. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of residency with professional experience in 1) Family Practice or 2) Internal Medicine + Pediatric. Board certification or eligibility and intent to certify required; active state license required; DEA preferred. CPR/BLS certification required at the start date. Per state regulations, a dispensing license may also be required. Desired Attributes Philosophical alignment with our care model and a strong interest in creating a wonderful service experience for our patients. Pay Range Pay Range: $187,000 - $210,000/yr for a 30‑hour week schedule. The actual offer may vary depending on geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive. Marathon Benefits Summary We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24‑hour week. Health and Well‑Being: Free Marathon membership for in‑person and virtual care, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer‑funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following the date of hire. Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program. Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more; holiday schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr