Part-Time Traveler Physician-Fresno County (85329)
Listed compensation
$195/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Part-Time 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 part-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 20 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 physician will perform medical assessments, evaluations, and provide treatment for emergent, urgent, and chronic medical issues. They will also collaborate with the medical director and health services administrator to ensure efficient and clinically appropriate care within a correctional setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Family or Internal Medicine and hold an active, unrestricted California Medical License. A valid DEA registration, current ACLS and CPR certifications, and the ability to pass a background check are also required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,364 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $406k | General Medicine median $322k (middle half $260k–$374k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$366k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Medicine listings in California | 8 active | 174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 21 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 123 postings, 220 closed |
| New General Medicine listings | 128 in the last 30 days | 24 the 30 days before (+433%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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