Staff Physician, Family Practice or Internal Medicine (PER DIEM)
Listed compensation
$262k-$314k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
Provides medical services to AltaMed patients. Delivers care and services aligned with AltaMed’s Team-Based Care Model focused on population health, evidence-based medicine, appropriate resource use, and integrated delivery of care.
Minimum Requirements
Experience and training as a physician are required.
Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California and Board certification in the chosen specialty required or Board Eligible, with the expectation to become board certified within 18 months of employment.
Education, training, and experience are necessary to meet the underwritten requirements for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage.
Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.
Leadership and/or management skills are preferred.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Compensation
$261,955.20 - $314,346.24 annually
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
- Benefits & Career Development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive medical services to patients within a team-based care model. Focuses on population health, evidence-based medicine, and the integrated delivery of quality care.
Requirements
Requires a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California and board certification or eligibility in family practice or internal medicine. Candidates must possess BLS certification and experience with computer-based medical systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key 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 ~$288k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Alta Med ranks #14 of 22 employers hiring contract/1099 Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $262k–$314k | Family Medicine median $339k (middle half $339k–$339k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$260k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in California | 341 active | 2,618 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,273 in the last 30 days | 1,333 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Alta Med | #14 of 22 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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