Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge) - Payson - Family Medicine

Elk Ridge Community Health exists to provide accessible, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare to the communities of northern Arizona. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to serving all patients — regardless of their ability to pay.

Our sliding fee scale ensures that no one is turned away due to financial hardship. We offer an array of primary care services at 12 locations across northern Arizona. We are proud to be a division of El Rio Health - a trusted network of community health centers serving Arizona for over 50 years.

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet

Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician. Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Payson, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a real impact by serving a close-knit community while practicing at the top of their license.

With high patient demand, strong professional autonomy, and rewarding patient relationships, this is meaningful medicine at its best. Outside of work, enjoy cooler temperatures, pine forests, outdoor adventure, and short commutes—all just 90 minutes from Phoenix.

Payson offers the work–life balance, lifestyle, and community connection many clinicians are seeking.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Attractive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
• With a HIPSA score of 18 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
• Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
• Paid license and DEA
• CME funds and time-off package
• Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
• Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
• Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services

To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications:

• MD or DO degree and completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency
• Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility

For more information, contact Kelly Bradish at kelly.bradish@elkridge.org

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03.

New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive. Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are looking for a position that will give you the opportunity to make a difference, and are interested in becoming a member of our team, please click on the application link.

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