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Norwalk, California

Full-Time Traveler Physician-Fresno County (85330)

General MedicineIncludes weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$195/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: CA, Norwalk - Norwalk State Hospital - Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Position Type: Contractor
  • Education Level: Professional Degree
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Traveler Physician Opportunity-Fresno County MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, is proud to provide healthcare staffing to the California Department of State Hospitals.

We are currently seeking a full-time Independent Contractor Primary Care Physician to join our team at Coalinga State Hospital located just outside of Fresno in Coalinga, California.

The Primary Care Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations, provides treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues, provides and supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions, and participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting.

The Primary Care Physician works under the direction of the Site Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director, and collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided.

Qualifications: Board Certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Active unrestricted California Medical License for MD or DO Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate Current ACLS and CPR certification Must be able to pass background check and obtain security clearance 40 hours per week.

Daytime, weekday shifts. $195.00/hr. All-inclusive rate. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.

Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

For consideration and information, please submit your CV to: Natelie Blasius, Physician Recruiter, West Coast Region Email: natelie@teamcenturion.com Phone: 928-249-1930 indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Care Physician performs medical assessments, evaluations, and treatments for emergent, urgent, and chronic medical issues in a correctional setting. They also collaborate with medical leadership to ensure efficient and clinically appropriate healthcare services for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional degree and an active, unrestricted California Medical License for MD or DO. Additionally, board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine, along with current ACLS and CPR certifications, is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient evaluationChronic condition managementClinical documentationMedical treatment supervision

General 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 ~$406k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $366k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the General Medicine market look like in California?
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Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,364 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$406kGeneral Medicine median $274k (middle half $190k–$300k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$366k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Medicine listings in California8 active174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
General Medicine hiring demand#26 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 21 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 123 postings, 220 closed
New General Medicine listings128 in the last 30 days24 the 30 days before (+433%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,364 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$760k
Typical market rent
$2,662/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.