Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

2 days ago
Petaluma, California$227K - $275KFull TimeFamily Medicine

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Petaluma Health Center as a Family Medicine Physician – Loan Repayment, $227K-$275K in United States. Petaluma Health Center is recruiting for a Family Medicine Physician to join our award winning team! The Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County.

Key Responsibilities

  • will work primarily in an outpatient community clinic environment and also take after hours calls, participate in weekend clinics, supervise PA/NP staff, and work with outside locations associated with the Petaluma Health Center, such as school based clinics and skilled nursing facilities.
  • provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County.
  • provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate, caring and innovative environment.
  • develop new healthcare programs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $227K - $275K
  • 21 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Petaluma Health Center in United States.

Key Skills

Family medicinePrimary carePhysical examinationsDifferential diagnosesPatient careElectronic medical recordsBilingualSpanishClinical documentationQuality improvementMentoringTeachingTeam-based careIntegrative medicineDisease preventionPatient education

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD/DO) from an accredited school, possess a current California medical license, and maintain DEA registration. At least two years of professional experience in a community-based health clinic is preferred, along with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) at Petaluma Health Center a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Petaluma Health Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Petaluma Health Center lists compensation for this physician position at $227k to $275k annually.

This is approximately 5% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Petaluma, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($227k–$275k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family medicine, Primary care, Physical examinations, Differential diagnoses, Patient care, Electronic medical records, Bilingual, Spanish. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide direct primary medical care, including physical exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning within a team-based outpatient clinic. They will also participate in strategic initiatives, supervise clinical staff, and engage in teaching or mentoring medical students.

Benefits package: 21 Days PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 30 Chiropractor/Acupuncture Visits, Gym Membership Discounts, 401K Matching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Petaluma Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Petaluma, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

21 Days PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
30 Chiropractor/Acupuncture Visits
Gym Membership Discounts
401K Matching
4.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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