Clinical Physician (4373)
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Elm Ave Community Clinic - Waco, TX 76704
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care
Serve the underserved with like-minded people! Waco Family Medicine is a large Federally Qualified Health Center in Central Texas with 15 locations offering a wide range of services. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to equitable, evidence-based holistic medical, dental and behavioral healthcare.
Our community health center is a designated Patient Centered Medical Home, coordinating a robust collaborative of community health partnership (wellness center, prescription produce program, teaching kitchen, medical legal partnership).
In addition to in-house pharmacy, WFM provides a sizeable network of in-house specialty service clinics (HIV, Hep C, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Wound Care).
Through these various programs, we offer comprehensive, affordable primary care to patients across a broad range of demographics. Our passion is to facilitate whole person health and wellness for our patients and community. We are seeking candidates whose professional goals are to achieve equitable health outcomes.
Our patient population of 60,000 patients is 24% African American, 43% Latin American with 20% Spanish-speaking. We are also deeply committed to the health and well-being of our clinicians and staff.
We are focused on reducing burnout, fostering joy in work, and building community and resilience throughout our system and across departments. We work actively to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration and are eager to welcome new staff who share our vision and our goals.
OFFER INFORMATION Permanent position Salary, Incentive Plan - competitive, inquire for details Signing Bonus - provided Loan repayment o National Health Service Corp - pending availability o TX Physician Loan Education Repayment Program · Leave o Vacation - 3 weeks paid, ability to purchase more o Holidays - 8 paid holidays o Sick leave - 2 weeks o CME - 1 week plus stipend o Health & Dental Insurance – provided Malpractice Insurance – provided, with tail coverage Life & Disability Insurance - provided GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Waco is a mid-sized city in Central Texas.
It is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin. It boasts major attractions, historic homes, recreational venues, theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions. Waco is home to Baylor University and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market at the Silos.
The city is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Waco also boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities from kayaking on the Brazos River to world-class mountain-biking and hiking trails in Cameron Park, the largest urban city park in the nation after Central Park.
Qualifications
Reports To
Chief Medical Officer QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED MD or DO degree from accredited medical school program. Board eligible or Board certification required. Current license to practice medicine in the state of Texas. Current DEA & DPS license.
Current BLS certification SKILLS Provision of clinical healthcare services for clients in an ambulatory clinic setting. Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred, though not required.
Participation in quality improvement programs PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: visual and auditory accuracy indoor setting shift length - 8 hours frequent use of computer frequent standing and walking extensive sitting frequent telephone usage continuous conversational communication continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands occasionally working in confined, noisy areas occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lbs occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200 lbs occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous and dusty conditions occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions memorize and retain instructions read and interpret detailed specifications able to respond quickly and calmly in medical emergencies
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. Participate in quality improvement programs to ensure equitable health outcomes for the community.
Requirements
Requires an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and a current license to practice medicine in Texas. Must be board eligible or board certified with current DEA, DPS, and BLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$273k (75 salary observations; 388 listings), vs ~$264k nationally (1,940 salary observations; 6,612 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $258k (middle half $235k–$311k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $273k median in Texas | $264k nationally (+4%)75 state / 1,940 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Texas | 173 active | 2,600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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