Primary Care Physician – Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$215K - $250K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Description
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) specializing in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine to join our growing outpatient primary care practice in Palm Springs, CA.
Our practice provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with the benefit of in-house Psychiatry services, allowing our primary care providers to collaborate closely with behavioral health professionals and provide more coordinated care for our patients.
We are looking for a physician who values continuity of care, strong patient relationships, and a collaborative approach to healthcare.
- Position Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Perform routine physical examinations and preventive care visits
- Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies
Develop Individualized Treatment and Care Plans
- Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, COPD, and other common primary care conditions
- Provide preventive health screenings and patient education
- Coordinate referrals and specialty care when appropriate
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
- Collaborate with nurse practitioners, clinical staff, and administrative team members
- Promote continuity of care and a positive patient experience
Requirements
- Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active or eligible for an unrestricted California medical license
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered primary care
Position Highlights
- Full-time employed position
- 100% outpatient primary care
- In-house Psychiatry services
- Collaborative, integrated approach to primary and behavioral healthcare
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No hospital rounding required
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
- Opportunity to develop and maintain your own patient panel
- Competitive compensation
Benefits Package
- Paid time off
- CME opportunities
- Malpractice coverage
Why Join Our Practice?
Our goal is to make healthcare easier for patients by bringing multiple services together in one practice. With Primary Care and Psychiatry available within the same organization, our providers can collaborate and coordinate treatment while helping patients receive the care they need without unnecessary barriers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician interested in establishing themselves in the Palm Springs and greater Coachella Valley community.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive primary care services, including evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions for adult patients. They will also collaborate with an integrated team to develop individualized treatment plans and promote continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician – Family Medicine or Internal Medicine at ARRAE HEALTH a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,230 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Arrae Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 5 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$233k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $210k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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