Physician, Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$253k-$289k
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Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skillful Internal Medicine physician, with a proven track record for success in chronic disease management, and a passion for increasing health care access and outcomes for underserved communities.
Join us in serving the community through meaningful work caring for others.
We make an impact in our communities toward excellent care for those who have historically experienced health disparities and challenges accessing medical care. You will find the work rewarding, compelling, and meaningful. We thrive on providing care that puts patients at the forefront of treatment, fostering excellence, justice, compassion, and dignity within each other, our patients, and our communities.
The position is at our new health center in Fullerton, Califnoria. The facility is currently under development, and the selected clinician will serve at a nearby site until the new site is complete and ready for patients.
More Details on the Position
Provide high quality and evidence-based primary care to underserved patients. Most patients will be individuals recently discharge from local hospitals that don't have an established medical home.
Using a team-based model of care, collaborate with other caregivers to effectively improve the overall health of our patients and communities.
Responsible for performing physical and psychosocial assessments, diagnosis and management of chronic and acute health and illness needs.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the continuity of healthcare and health education regardless of the presence or absence of disease.
Perform in-clinic procedures
Utilizes Standardized Procedures
- Consults with Chief Medical Officer on complex cases, as needed.
- Supervise advance practice nurse or PA, as assigned.
- Ensures services are evidenced-based, trauma-informed, culturally attuned, and tailored to patient population needs.
- Documents, via EMR, all patient interactions, treatments plans, and interventions utilized in a timely manner.
- Assist with coverage and tasks of other providers, as needed.
- Perform care and services confidentially, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Participate in case consultations, professional development opportunities, as needed and guided by department and patient needs.
- Adhere to department and organizational programs.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
Salary
$253,000 - $289,000, Yearly based on a 40-hour work week.
Professional Development & Continuing Education
- Professional Development Days
- Reimbursement for CME costs (with some limits)
- Paid Time Off
Health and Dental Insurance
Financial Wellness - Retirement & Investment
- 401(k) (Vanguard) - eligible first of the month following 30 days, with company match after 1 year of service
- Profit-sharing
Other Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Potential for Student Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers follows the Religious and Ethical Directives for Catholic Healthcare. We do not participate in activities that would end or diminish life. We do not provide non-medically indicated contraception, abortions, or assist in life-ending procedures.
Requirements
Education
Doctorate in Medicine from accredited institution
License / Certifications
- Licensed MD/DO in the State of California
- Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine
- DEA certified
- Provider level basic life support (BLS) from American Heart Association approved program
- California Medi-Cal and/or PAVE enrolled provider
Experience
Experience providing direct patient care. preferably in an outpatient or community-based setting
Training
Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in EMR Systems, with EPIC experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Willingness to use a translator or translation services to best serve patient treatment needs
- Proficient in computer programs and systems, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite
Expertise in applying evidenced-based medicine to treat and diagnosis. Demonstrated ability in applying methods of scientific inquiry and exercising of clinical judgment in challenging situations.
Exemplar communication and leadership skills, including active listening, taking initiative, following guidance, and setting examples for excellent care of patients.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, remaining current on medical practices and professional credentialing and licensure necessary for continuous employment with St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers.
- Ability to interface effectively with all caregivers across all levels and departments.
- Demonstrated commitment to interpersonal and cultural sensitivity, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, promoting high-quality care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrates the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish without an interpreter, is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care to underserved patients using a team-based model. Perform physical and psychosocial assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses, and document all interactions in the EMR.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Internal Medicine at St Jude Neighborhood Health Centers a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,234 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 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)), so the posted ~$271k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $245k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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