Family Medicine Physician
Listed compensation
$225k-$255k
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Job Description
About Altais
About Altais:
At Altais, we’re on a mission to improve the healthcare experience for everyone—starting with the people who deliver it. We believe physicians should spend more time with patients and less time on administrative tasks. Through smarter technology, purpose-built tools, and a team-based model of care, we help doctors do what they do best: care for people.
Altais includes a network of physician-led organizations across California, including Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group Riverside, and Family Care Specialists. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected healthcare system.
About the Role
Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team?
We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients.
Altais Medical Group is a growing team-based primary care model, led by physicians. Our practices are delivering care that is centered around their patients. Built on clinical expertise and enriched by technology we are innovating to help patients get the care they need in the moment it matters.
This role provides clinical primary care provided by Physician specifically trained for and skilled in comprehensive first contact and continuing care for persons with any undiagnosed sign, symptom, or health concern not limited by problem origin (biological, behavioral, or social), organ system, or diagnosis.
This position will work closely with the clinical team and is primarily responsible for managing direct patient care with the implementation of evidence-based medicine and adherence to national and internal practice guidelines and policies.
Provides patient advocacy in the health care system to accomplish cost-effective care by coordination of health care services. Promotes effective communication with patients and encourages the role of the patient as a partner in health care.
This position will also play a key role at driving clinical initiatives for BTHealth, collaborating with other health professionals, and utilizing consultation of referral, as appropriate.
You Will Focus On
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Health maintenance
- Counseling
- Patient education
- Annual Health Assessments (AHA)
- Chronic Care Management (CCM)
Provides direct and indirect patient care as part of the treatment regime, identifying actual or potential risks based on patient screening data.
Collaborates with providers, ancillary personnel, community resources and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve patient needs, including collaborating with other health professionals, and utilizing consultation or referral as appropriate.
Leverages the use of the Electronic Health Record (“EHR”) to manage and improve patient care, workflows and clinical compliance.
Provides patient advocacy in the health care system to accomplish cost-effective care by coordination of health care services.
Promotes effective communication with patients and encourages the role of the patient as a partner in health care.
The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring
- Providing patient-centric care; serving as patient health advocate.
- Working in interdisciplinary teams and employing evidence-based practice.
Applying Quality Improvement
Ability to function independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment and quickly adapt to changing circumstances and procedures.
Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication styles when working with patients, their families and colleagues.
Highly organized, strong time management skills and flexibility to manage multiple timelines and activities.
Standards continue to be refined reflecting the scope of services within which PCPs are expected to practice. Board certification must be current. The PCP is required to provide call coverage for assigned Brown & Toland members 24/7, 365 days a year or participate in a call group.
- Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience
- Successfully completed residency in their specialty
- Preferred: 3+ years professional experience working as a PCP
- Significant experience working with an EHR, preferably Epic
- Active and in good standing Medical Licensure in the state of California and Board Certified
- Active and good standing NPI number
- Active and good standing DEA number from US Drug Enforcement
- The Base Salary for this position is $225,000 - $255,000/year
- In addition, we provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401k savings plan with a company match
- Flexible time off and 9 Paid Holidays
You Share Our Mission & Values
Compassion
We act with empathy and a deep respect for the challenges faced by physicians and their patients. Our work is driven by a genuine commitment to improving lives and ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, understanding, and humanity.
Community
We foster a culture of collaboration--with physicians, patients across the healthcare ecosystem, and among our teams. By building strong, trusted relationships, we create a unified community focused on advancing patient care and physician well-being.
Leadership
We lead with integrity and vision, setting the standard for excellence in physician support and healthcare innovation. Through collaboration and expertise, we empower others to lead, drive change, and shape the future of care.
Excellence
We are relentlessly focused, results-driven, and accountable for delivering measurable value to physicians and the patients they serve. Our high standards reflect our commitment to excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Agility
We embrace change as a constant and respond swiftly to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. With flexibility and forward-thinking, we adapt, innovate, and act decisively to keep physicians at the forefront.
Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry.
The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements.
We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
Altais and its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you provide to us. Please refer to our ‘CPRA Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants’ to learn how we collect and process your personal information when you apply for a role with us.
Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork – Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of workday.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive primary care, managing patient health through evidence-based medicine and coordination of services. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical initiatives and ensure effective patient advocacy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current medical license in California, be board certified, and possess a valid NPI and DEA number. A minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience and successful completion of a medical residency are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$240k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $217k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Altais holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 7 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.0 / 10 · top 25% in family medicine | ranked against 2,625 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $225k–$255k | Family Medicine median $318k (middle half $315k–$339k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$217k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in California | 341 active | 2,617 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,273 in the last 30 days | 1,333 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Altais | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index7 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician at Altais a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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