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Fresno, California

Madera Primary Care Physician, Community Health Partners

Primary CareIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$340k

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Job Description

Community Health Partners (CHP) is seeking a full-time Primary Care physician to join our thriving, well-established practice located in Madera. In this role, you will work alongside two physicians to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to the Madera community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team of experienced physicians dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

PSLF Eligible

Practice Highlights

Busy and Growing Practice: All providers maintain a robust patient panel with a manageable daily patient load, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment for a new team member.

Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with well-established physicians and experienced advanced practice providers who are committed to shared decision-making.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our modern offices are designed with advanced technology to support efficient workflows and enhance patient care. Enjoy the efficiency of EPIC EMR with Dictation and AI tools.

Why Join Our Primary Care Practice?

Strong Community Presence: Practice has a reputation for delivering exceptional care to the Madera community.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to manage a diverse patient population and further develop your skills in a fast-paced setting.

Supportive Environment: Enjoy access to a highly skilled support team, including medical assistants and administrative staff, so you can focus on what matters most - patient care.

Community Involvement: We encourage and support provider participation in local events, outreach programs, and community initiatives to make a meaningful impact beyond the office walls.

Responsibilities

As a Primary Care Physician, you will:

  • Perform wellness and health exams and other preventative screenings
  • Review prescription medicines
  • Review lab results

Treat Illness and Injuries

  • Treat chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and high cholesterol
  • Refer to specialty care, as needed

Accountabilities 1. Deliver a high standard of medical care to individuals in the community.2. Work alongside staff members as a part of an integrated, interdisciplinary team.3. Develop and deliver a model of care that supports the wellness of our patients and staff.4.

Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients.5. Effectively communicate treatment plans with patients, family members, and other medical staff members.6. Assist and advise staff members on challenging cases, as needed.7. Refer patients to specialists or other practices, as appropriate.8.

Maintain immaculate documentation of all procedures and practices.9. Performs other duties as assigned. The Community Health System (Community Medical Centers "CMC") is a locally owned, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization based in Fresno, California.

Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools – the University of California, San Francisco.

Community is home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2020, Community provided nearly $175 million in uncompensated services and programs.

In addition to our hospitals, our health system includes a vast medical network, medical foundation, medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 1,400 physicians.

Community Health Partners and Community Physicians Group are our newly formed medical foundation and multi-specialty medical group. Our health plan, Community Care Health, is the third largest HMO in the region.

We also operate four acute-care hospitals – Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center – as well as several long-term care, outpatient and other healthcare facilities.

Community's hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, communication, teaching, research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions. Clinical or translational research interests are encouraged and supported.

Fresno, California, offers an exceptional quality of life with the rare combination of a lower cost of living and the amenities of a major metropolitan area.

Recognized as the fifth largest city in California, residents benefit from an affordable housing market, diverse neighborhoods, and a welcoming, multicultural community.

Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresno’s unique position as the only major U.S. city with convenient access to three iconic national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, all within a short drive. The area is known for its sunny weather nearly year-round, with mild winters and no snow in the city.

This pleasant climate allows for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. Additionally, the Central Coast’s beaches and scenic Highway 1 are just two and a half hours away, while San Francisco and Los Angeles are both within easy reach for weekend getaways.

Fresno’s combination of an easygoing lifestyle, family-friendly environment, and access to both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures make it an ideal place for physicians to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.

Qualifications

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in the state of California required

It is the policy of Community Physicians Group (CPG) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or any combination of such characteristics. In addition, Community Physicians Group will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities

Disclaimers

  • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
  • If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningChronic condition managementElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInterdisciplinary teamworkPatient communicationWellness exams

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$300k–$340kPrimary Care median $295k (middle half $270k–$303k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$289k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in California113 active1,341 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings1,010 in the last 30 days554 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 40 employers
12
<$325k
14
$325k-350k
14
$350k-375k
7
$375k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 40 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
51%
Loan repayment
36% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,326 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,945/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.