Staff Physician, Family Practice
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Job Description
About the Role
Join AltaMed as a Staff Physician, Family Practice in United States. Grow Healthy If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
Key Responsibilities
- will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and supporting our community of over 400,000 patients.
- provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Requirements
- Requirements Experience and training as a physician are required.
- Education, training, and experience are necessary to meet the underwritten requirements for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage.
- Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $261,955.20 - $314,346.24 annually
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with AltaMed in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician, Family Practice at Alta Med a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Alta Med is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Alta Med lists compensation for this physician position at $262k to $314k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($262k–$314k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Family practice, Team-based care, Population health, Evidence-based medicine, Electronic medical records, BLS certification, Clinical leadership, Patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The staff physician provides medical services to patients while adhering to a team-based care model focused on population health and evidence-based medicine. They are responsible for delivering high-quality, integrated care within a community clinic setting.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 403(b) Retirement savings plans, Flexible spending accounts, Commuter flexible spending, Career advancement opportunities, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
6d ago
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