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El Rio Community Health Center
Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Physician - Pediatrician (Elk Ridge) -Lake Havasu City- Pediatric Medicine

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

El Rio Community Health Center, based in Tucson, Arizona, opened its first clinic in 1970. Today, we have multiple health centers throughout the community, and our practice continues to grow.

Tucson is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest, offering beautiful weather year round, gorgeous mountain landscapes, and a fast-growing community with a diverse population. Tucson offers countless activities throughout the year that will accommodate any lifestyle.

El Rio is growing rapidly, and we are looking for motivated people to join our team! The continuous growth and success of our organization is due in large part to our dedicated employees.

  • Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet
  • Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona
  • Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Physician

Practice with purpose while enjoying desert‑lake living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving a growing and vibrant community while practicing at the top of their license. With strong patient demand, professional autonomy, and the ability to build lasting relationships, this is rewarding, patient‑centered medicine in a dynamic setting.

Outside of work, enjoy over 300 days of sunshine, waterfront living, and endless outdoor recreation—from boating and fishing on Lake Havasu to hiking scenic desert trails. With short commutes, a relaxed lifestyle, and a lively community atmosphere—plus easy access to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Southern California—Lake Havasu City offers the work–life balance, adventure, and connection many clinicians are seeking.

Compensation and Benefits

Attractive Total Compensation Package

Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure

With a HPSA score of 18 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.

  • Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
  • Paid license and DEA
  • CME funds and time-off package
  • Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
  • Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
  • Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services
  • To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications:
  • MD or DO degree and completed a Pediatric Medicine
  • Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Medicine
  • Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility
  • For more information, contact Kelly Bradish at kelly.bradish@elkridge.org

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are looking for a position that will give you the opportunity to make a difference, and are interested in becoming a member of our team, please click on the application link.

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Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in El Rio Community Health Center.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate pediatric care to a growing and vibrant community in Lake Havasu City. Build lasting patient relationships while practicing at the top of the license within a patient-centered medical home.

Requirements

Must possess an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Pediatric Medicine. Preference is given to candidates with experience working in FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facilities.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareClinical AutonomyFQHC OperationsPCMH FrameworkEpic EHR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatrician (Elk Ridge) -Lake Havasu City- Pediatric Medicine at El Rio Community Health Center a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 733 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

El Rio Community Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 65 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 12 employers

4
<$230k
6
$230k-275k
3
$275k-320k
3
$320k-365k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
71% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.8
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 733 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Havasu City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$494k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,694/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.1
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About El Rio Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tucson, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

30 days PTO
9 paid holidays
Loan forgiveness up to $250,000
Malpractice with tail coverage
Paid license and DEA
CME funds and time-off
Flexible schedule
AI scribes