Primary Care Physician
Listed compensation
$375k–$400k
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Job Description
$375,000 - $400,000 a year
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician to join an established medical practice in Redding, California. This is a unique opportunity for a physician looking to build a long-term career within a well-established practice while serving a strong and loyal patient community.
The incoming physician will have the opportunity to transition into an established practice with existing patient demand and work alongside an experienced physician and care team. With a planned long-term transition ahead, we are beginning our search early to identify the right physician and allow ample time for a thoughtful and successful transition.
This opportunity offers a $400,000 salary guarantee and is ideal for a physician who values autonomy, continuity of care, and the opportunity to establish meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.
We are open to physicians currently practicing in the United States as well as international physicians who are eligible to practice or pursue appropriate physician immigration/visa pathways in the U.S.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive primary care to adult patients across a broad range of acute and chronic conditions
- Develop long-term relationships with patients and provide continuity of care
- Perform routine examinations, preventive care, screenings, and health assessments
- Diagnose and manage chronic conditions and coordinate care with specialists as needed
- Review laboratory results, imaging, medications, and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive health
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to provide an exceptional patient experience
- Participate in a thoughtful transition designed to maintain continuity for an established patient population
- Contribute positively to a collaborative, patient-centered practice culture
- What We’re Looking For
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted California medical license
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable caring for a diverse primary care patient population
- Collaborative, dependable, and interested in becoming a long-term member of the practice and community
Physicians currently outside the U.S. may be considered depending on their ability to meet applicable U.S. and California licensing and immigration requirements
- Compensation & Opportunity
- $400,000 salary guarantee
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Established practice with an existing patient population
- Opportunity for a gradual, well-supported transition into the practice
- Work alongside an experienced physician and established care team
- Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and become an integral part of the Redding community
Why Redding?
Located in Northern California, Redding offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a community where primary care providers can make a meaningful impact. The area is surrounded by incredible outdoor recreation and natural beauty while offering a more relaxed pace of life than California’s major metropolitan areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician looking for strong compensation, stability, an established patient base, and a long-term home for their practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to adult patients, including preventive screenings, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborate with the clinical team to maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of care for an established patient population.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Applicants must be eligible for or currently hold an unrestricted California medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$388k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $350k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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