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Turlock, California

Physician - Family Medicine- Up To 150k Sign On Bonus

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

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Up to $150k

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Job Description

Central Valley, CA – Seeking EM/Family Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians, or Internal/Family Medicine physicians interested in EM fellowship opportunities.

  • Provider housing provided, within a 5-minute drive of the medical center, for commuter opportunities.
  • Flexible schedule, including an option for blocked shifts, to pursue passion projects and spend your time on what is most important to you.
  • New grads welcome to apply – great opportunity to learn and gain experience!
  • Full time, part time, and per diem opportunities available.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.
  • Up to $150k sign on bonus available for eligible candidates.

The Practice

  • Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, California
  • Established Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program with rotating students.
  • 209 hospital beds with 32-bed ED.
  • 64,000 annual patient volume.
  • STEMI Receiving Center and takes transfers from outside facilities for higher level of care.
  • Provider housing 5 minutes from medical center is available.
  • Emanuel Medical Center has partnered with Stanford Health Care to offer a state-of-the-art Radiation Oncology Center.
  • Scribe coverage to assist with charting and throughput.
  • Overlapping advanced provider and Physician shifts.

Subspecialty coverage includes general surgery, cardiology, nephrology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, pediatrics, OB/GYN and hospitalists. Patients needing a subspecialty not listed can be easily transferred.

Central to all that is California, located just west of Yosemite National Park and within a 2-hour drive to the Bay Area.

The Community

Known for CA State University Stanislaus, its vibrant downtown, and annual Turlock Fair, the city celebrates its rural roots while embracing growth and development.

Turlock, California, located in the heart of the Central Valley, offers a charming, family-friendly environment with a blend of agricultural heritage and modern amenities.

Known as the “City of Tuscan”, Turlock has a strong agricultural foundation, providing a wide variety of crops, including almonds, grapes, and tomatoes.

Turlock’s affordable cost of living and close proximity to larger cities and national parks make it an attractive city to those who wish to live in California without higher expenses of urban areas.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Modesto Reservoir, Lake McClure, Lake McSwain, Pinecrest Lake, all of which offers hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, and camping opportunities.

Merced River Trail is a nearby scenic trail for walking, running or cycling.

The San Joaquin River offers kayaking and canoeing, allowing water sports enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of the river.

The city is recognized for its clean, safe neighborhoods and strong sense of community, making it an excellent place for families and professionals.

Its central location provides convenient access to larger cities like Modesto and Merced, while San Francisco, the Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, and Sacramento are all within a few hours’ drive.

Turlock’s unique combination of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and proximity to urban conveniences makes it a wonderful place to live and work.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Physicians will focus on patient care within the Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine setting at Emanuel Medical Center, utilizing autonomy and local control backed by a national support system. Responsibilities include managing patient volume, working with overlapping advanced provider shifts, and potentially participating in the established Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified Emergency Medicine physicians, or Internal/Family Medicine physicians interested in EM fellowship opportunities. A current California state license is noted as a plus, and new graduates are welcome to apply for this learning and experience-gaining opportunity.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Board CertifiedThroughput ManagementSubspecialty Coverage CoordinationSTEMI Receiving Center ManagementTransfer Coordination

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

13
<$330k
11
$330k-350k
14
$350k-370k
5
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7
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Relocation assistance
49%
Loan repayment
37% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Turlock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
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.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with match
Profit Distribution
Travel Assistance
Student Loan Refinancing
Sign-On Bonus