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Intermountain Health
Pahrump, Nevada

Physician Senior Primary Care

Primary Care 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $30K

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job Description:

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” About this role.

As a Physician in Senior Primary Care within our Intermountain Health Medical Group - Pahrump Clinic, you will join a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and an excellent patient experience.

In this role you will approximately 16 patients per day for annual wellness checks, identification and treatment of chronic conditions, diagnostic testing, laboratory services and immunizations.

This role features a Hero Stipend of $25,000.00 / Year Starting Bonus of $60,000.00 Relocation of up to $20,000.00 for eligible household moves Quality Incentives starting at $30,000.00 / Year Your weekly schedule will be 4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts No nights, weekends or hospital call required Requirements of this role: Experience Preferred - New Grads will be considered.

MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine Residency training in Family, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics Board certification or eligibility in the designated discipline Active, unobstructed Nevada medical license, or the ability to obtain one Active DEA, or the ability to obtain one Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process Preferences for this role: Experience in managed care and/or geriatric care Fluency in Medical Spanish preferred (not required) How we'll support you.

We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

About us. Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost.

We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the Mountain West. Our value statements are core to our culture.

They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at About Intermountain.

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the power of “WE”, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together.

Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Life in the Las Vegas Area Activities for all can easily be found in our beautiful city!

Whether you prefer the traditional master planned communities of North Las Vegas or the living in the center of the action in Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas is a commutable city with an average commute time of 25 minutes.

Not only that but Nevada has no state income tax and a low cost-of-living, allowing you to save more money and live your best life here. Location: Pahrump Clinic Work City: Pahrump Work State: Nevada Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below.

Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.

Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.

The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide primary care services, including annual wellness checks and the treatment of chronic conditions for approximately 16 patients per day. They will also perform diagnostic testing, laboratory services, and immunizations within the Pahrump Clinic.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed residency training in Family, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics. An active, unobstructed Nevada medical license and DEA registration are required to perform the duties of this role.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Chronic condition management

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$30k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $30k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Nevada?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 10% in primary careranked against 1,361 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$30kPrimary Care median $284k (middle half $255k–$311k)188 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$30k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Nevada16 active1,380 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,361 Primary Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Senior Primary Care at Intermountain Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,361 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$30k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
14
<$305k
7
$305k-330k
15
$330k-355k
9
$355k-380k
5
$380k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
36% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Primary Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,361 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Intermountain Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Murray , UT
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Hero Stipend $25,000/year
Starting Bonus $60,000
Relocation up to $20,000
Quality Incentives $30,000/year
Paid Time Off
License Reimbursement
Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Annual CME Allowance

Living in Pahrump

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k≈ 12.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,512/mo≈ 60% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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