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Alta Med
Los Angeles, California

Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatric

Internal Medicine Top 25% in Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275K - $330K

  • Better work-life than 80% of Internal Medicine listings
  • Pay stated — only 53% of Internal Medicine listings do
  • Internal Medicine listings up 54% vs the prior 30 days

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

Provides medical services to the patients of AltaMed. Delivers care and services aligned with AltaMed’s Team-Based Care Model focused on population health, evidence-based medicine, appropriate resource use, and integrated delivery of care.

Minimum Requirements

Experience and training as a physician are required.

Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California and Board certification in the chosen specialty required or Board Eligible, with the expectation to become board certified within 18 months of employment.

Education, training, and experience are necessary to meet the underwritten requirements for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage.

  • Maintains competencies, remains current in practice requirements.
  • Maintains valid board license and DEA credentials.
  • Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.
  • Leadership and/or management skills preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$274,684.80 - $329,621.76 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physician provides comprehensive medical services to patients within a team-based care model. They focus on population health, evidence-based medicine, and the integrated delivery of quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California and be board certified or board eligible in their specialty. A valid BLS certification and experience with computer-based systems are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Internal medicineGeriatric medicineClinical care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatric at Alta Med a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,159 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Alta Med ranks #14 of 28 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% 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 ~$302k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $273k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 34 employers

12
<$325k
17
$325k-350k
15
$350k-375k
4
$375k-400k
2
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
33% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,159 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
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.

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

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage