Physician-Primary Care (Per Diem)

1 month ago
United States$81.21 - $137.92 per hourPer Diem / PRNPrimary Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
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Compensation Intelligence

Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings

Above Market
Salary Percentile79th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

46% above median for Primary Care

Job Description

About the Role

Join Chico State as a Physician-Primary Care (Per Diem) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • DEA registration and certificate.
  • CPR/AED certification. Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
  • Experience in a Student or University Health Setting: Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience in a university or student health center or with college
  • aged populations.

Requirements

  • Valid and current license to practice medicine in California.
  • Current ABMS or AOA board certification appropriate to the assigned duties.
  • DEA registration and certificate.
  • CPR/AED certification. Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $137.92/hr.

Work Schedule

  • per-diem schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Chico State as a Physician-Primary Care (Per Diem).

Key Skills

Primary CareAssessmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreventive CareHealth EducationPhysical ExaminationsAcute Illness ManagementChronic Illness ManagementDiagnostic Tests InterpretationMinor ProceduresFamily PlanningMental Health CounselingClinical Team CollaborationPatient-Centered Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician-Primary Care (Per Diem) at Chico State a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Primary Care 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.

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

This Primary Care position at Chico State 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

Stated compensation: $81.21 - $137.92 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $138 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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 ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Preventive Care, Health Education, Physical Examinations, Acute Illness Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to California State University, Chico students, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and health education under medical direction. This role involves conducting physical exams, managing illnesses, ordering tests, perf...

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6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago