Rural Family Medicine Physician | Redwood Region | $267K + Massive Bonus Potential
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$235k-$268k
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Job Description
Rural Family Medicine Physician | Redwood Region | $267K + Massive Bonus Potential
Full Time | Outpatient Primary Care | Community Health
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
- Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 272-230-3157
- LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Family Medicine Physician in Willow Creek, California.
Position Overview
- Mission-driven outpatient Family Medicine opportunity serving a high-need rural population
- Practice in a highly collaborative, integrated care environment with strong clinical support
- Flexible scheduling options with strong work-life balance focus
- Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships within an underserved community
- Located in the heart of Northern California’s Six Rivers National Forest surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Base salary up to $267,624 annually
- Additional bonus potential up to $44,000 annually
- Access bonus paid biweekly for panel target achievement
- Partnership-track sign-on and retention bonuses reaching $100,000 total
- Federal loan repayment opportunities up to $300,000 available
- Integrated support services including behavioral health, telepsychiatry, chiropractic, acupuncture, and virtual specialty consults
- Strong six-month mentorship and onboarding program
Schedule
- Flexible full-time schedule
- 5x8 shift structure available
- Outpatient-only Family Medicine practice
- Team-based patient care environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $234,635.20 – $267,624.00
- $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for panel target achievement
- Up to $44,000 additional annual bonus potential for higher patient volumes
- Partnership eligible sign-on structure:
– $50,000 sign-on bonus
– $25,000 retention bonus in year 2
– $25,000 retention bonus in year 3
- Non-partnership sign-on structure available
- $10,000 relocation reimbursement
- Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for parent or in-law relocation
- 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $5,000 annual company credit card for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment
- Laptop and cell phone provided
- Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
- NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000–$300,000
Role Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient-only primary care services to diverse patient populations
- Manage acute and chronic primary care conditions within collaborative care model
- Partner with multidisciplinary support teams including 2 MAs and RN support per provider
- Utilize integrated services including behavioral health, telepsychiatry, chiropractic, acupuncture, and specialty consult resources
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team-based care meetings
- Deliver compassionate, mission-focused care to underserved rural communities
Environment
- Community-focused outpatient health system
- Integrated multidisciplinary care model
- Strong mentorship and provider support culture
- Rural Northern California lifestyle surrounded by forests, rivers, and outdoor recreation
- Mission-driven organization focused on underserved populations
About Heartline Staffing
Heartline Staffing partners with leading healthcare organizations nationwide to connect mission-driven providers with meaningful opportunities focused on quality patient care, work-life balance, and long-term professional growth.
Requirements
- MD or DO REQUIRED
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine REQUIRED
- Active California medical license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
- Commitment to mission-driven underserved care REQUIRED
- Comfortable practicing within collaborative outpatient care environment REQUIRED
- Strong communication and patient relationship skills REQUIRED
- New graduates welcome
- Rural health interest strongly preferred
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many physicians prefer a brief confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient primary care services to diverse and underserved rural populations within a collaborative, integrated care model. Manage acute and chronic conditions while partnering with multidisciplinary support teams and integrated behavioral health services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Family 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 ~$251k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $227k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 270 active listings.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rural Family Medicine Physician | Redwood Region | $267K + Massive Bonus Potential at Purple Cow Recruiting a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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