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Lifelong Medical Care
Richmond, California

Physician or DO (4160)

Family MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$204K–$225K /yr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: William Jenkins Health Center - Richmond, CA 94801Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $203,652.80 - $225,118.40 Salary/yearTaking part in community health is rewarding and meaningful.

LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine or DO committed to providing high-quality outpatient primary care at our William Jenkins Health Center in Richmond, CA.

The ideal candidate must be dedicated to building a collaborative team model of care experience working with the under-served. Case management and behavioral health services are fully integrated into our care to address various medical and psychosocial factors impacting the patient's overall health.

The Health Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with primary care providers, RNs, Social Workers, Psychiatry, Podiatry, etc. As a Physician/DO at our Health Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our patients.

Our Health Center utilizes a collaborative team model of care, integrating case management and behavioral health services to address the various medical and psychosocial factors impacting our patients' overall health.

At LifeLong Medical Care, we're dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our dynamic and compassionate team. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations.

Apply now to be a part of our team at LifeLong Medical Care. This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA.

About Us

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions.

We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at over 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County.

From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs.

We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

Benefits

Compensation: $203,652-$225,118/year for MD/DO and pro-rated to FTE and depending on years since licensed, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs.

LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 20). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.

Responsibilities Provides preventive and primary health services in a Community Health Clinic setting. Acts as advocate for clients. Consults with other health team members including case managers. Maintains client records necessary for clinic reporting and billing.

Performs history and physical examinations of patients, assess clinical status of patients, and establishes and maintains medical records. Orders and/or performs laboratory and screening tests; request outside consultations and evaluations as needed.

Plans a program of care and formulates problem lists based on clinical findings; recommend treatment and medication; provide follow-up care. Provides education, verbal and written, as well as counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.

Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of a physician and institute, when necessary, treatment procedures essential for the life of the patient. Supports and or participates in triage functions both by phone and walk-in. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications Commitment to the provision of primary care services for the underserved with demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural origins.

Ability to take the initiative, work independently and make sound judgments within established guidelines; understand and apply oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, clinical providers, managers, and external agencies or organizations.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive. Be creative and mature with a “can do,” proactive attitude. Strong organizational, administrative, multi-tasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a positive, friendly manner and to be flexible and adaptive to change. Work in a team-oriented environment with several professionals with different work styles and support needs.

Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident, and sensitive staff.

Ability to continuously scan the environment, identifying opportunities for improvement and intersections with other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and partner organizations. Job

Requirements

Current California MD, DO or NP/PA license. Training and experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, and/or family practice with board eligibility or certification required.

Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community-based organization and sensitivity to their needs and health problems; commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care. Experience with electronic health records. Job Preferences Community Health Center experience.

Experience as part of a team-based care model. EMR Epic experience. DEA CAQH PAVE/ORP Bilingual - Spanish

Key Responsibilities

The Physician/DO will provide preventive and primary health services in a Community Health Clinic setting, performing examinations, assessing clinical status, ordering tests, and formulating treatment plans for patients. Responsibilities also include consulting with team members, maintaining records, providing education and counseling, and supporting triage functions.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to primary care for the underserved, demonstrating sensitivity when working with diverse, low-income populations, and possess the ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relations. Required qualifications include a current California MD, DO, or NP/PA license, training/experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, and/or family practice with board eligibility or certification, and experience with electronic health records.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareMedical Records MaintenanceTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCultural SensitivityInterpersonal Skills

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$214k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
49%
Loan repayment
37% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,584 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$629k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,575/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
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.

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

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About Lifelong Medical Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Berkeley, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) retirement savings plan
Loan repayment programs
Sign-on bonus