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St Johns Community Health
Los Angeles, California

Internal Medicine Physician

Internal MedicineIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$175/hr

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Job Description

Internal Medicine Physician

Per-Diem| Hourly Rate: $175/hr

About St. John’s Community Health

At St. John’s Community Health (SJCH), we believe healthcare is a human right—not a privilege. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered quality, accessible care to Los Angeles’ most underserved communities and, in more recent years, expanded our reach into Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we’ve grown into a trusted network of community health centers across Southern California, driven by a commitment to equity, compassion, and impact.

Why Join St. John’s Community Health

When you join SJCH, you’re not just stepping into a healthcare job — you’re joining a bold, compassionate movement. Here, you’ll find mentorship, collaboration, and the freedom to make a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your clinical journey or seeking a place to grow, thrive, and lead with heart, SJCH is where meaningful careers are made.

About the Role

SJCH is seeking a Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive, whole-person care for patients of all ages—helping advance our mission of health equity and community well-being. At SJCH, your passion for community-based medicine isn’t just welcomed—it’s celebrated. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services that make a tangible difference every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages
  • Conduct physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and manage chronic and acute conditions
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, whole-person care

Educate patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle choices

  • Document care accurately in the EHR system
  • Participate in Saturday coverage (two per month) and one evening clinic per week (11:00 a. m.–7:30 p. m.)
  • Support SJCH’s mission through clinical service, outreach, and community engagement

What You’ll Bring

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency
  • Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine
  • Active California medical license, DEA, and BLS certification
  • Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Commitment to health equity and service to diverse communities

Compensation & Benefits

SJCH is committed to offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that support your growth and well-being.

Compensation: $175 per hour

Your Location

You’ll serve patients at our Compton health center—delivering care where it’s needed most.

Why Join St. John’s Community Health?

  • Be part of a nationally recognized FQHC committed to advancing health equity
  • Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values your expertise and perspective
  • Access continuing education, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
  • Make a tangible impact in the communities you serve every day — your clinical work also contributes to national public health data and outcomes through SJCH’s deep partnership with Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. John’s Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

You are encouraged to apply regardless of your race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, genetic information, political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

You are also invited to self-identify if you believe you may be covered by the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and wish to benefit from the protections it offers.

Some positions may require enrollment in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and discover how you can turn compassion into action—one patient, one family, and one community at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care and whole-person health services to diverse patient populations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage chronic and acute conditions while documenting care in EHR systems.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree, completion of an Internal Medicine residency, and board certification or eligibility. Must possess an active California medical license, DEA, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Chronic Disease ManagementAcute CarePhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic InterpretationPatient EducationIntegrated CareCommunity Medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician at St Johns Community Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Internist Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St Johns Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education
Mentorship
Advancement Opportunities