Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge) - Flagstaff - Family Medicine

Family MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet

Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician.

Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Flagstaff, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by caring for a diverse and engaged community while practicing at the top of their license. With strong patient demand, professional autonomy, and the chance to build lasting patient relationships, this is meaningful medicine in a setting that truly values its clinicians.

Outside of work, enjoy four distinct seasons, cooler temperatures, pine forests, and endless outdoor recreation—from hiking and skiing to exploring nearby national parks. Flagstaff offers short commutes, a vibrant cultural scene, and a strong sense of community, all located about two hours from Phoenix—delivering the work–life balance, lifestyle, and connection many clinicians are seeking.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that features a starting base salary of $225,000 annually, complemented by an initial sign-on bonus and a location-based stipen

Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.

With a HPSA score of 21 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.

  • Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
  • Paid license and DEA
  • CME funds and time-off package
  • Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
  • Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
  • Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services
  • To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications:
  • MD or DO degree and completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency
  • Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility
  • For more information, contact providerrecruiter@elkridge.org

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are looking for a position that will give you the opportunity to make a difference, and are interested in becoming a member of our team, please click on the application link.

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Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in El Rio Community Health Center.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive family or internal medicine care to a diverse patient population within a community health setting. Engage in patient-centered medical home practices while utilizing clinical support tools to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a residency in Family or Internal Medicine. Applicants must be board eligible or board certified and possess a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practiceElectronic health recordsMedical documentationPrimary care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

El Rio Community Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 55 active listings.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge) - Flagstaff - Family Medicine at El Rio Community Health Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 33 employers

14
<$325k
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$325k-350k
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$350k-375k
8
$375k-400k
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$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
26% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Flagstaff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$644k
Typical market rent
$2,166/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Flagstaff, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About El Rio Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tucson, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Starting base salary $225,000
Initial sign-on bonus
Location-based stipend
30 days PTO
9 paid holidays
Loan forgiveness up to $250,000
Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
Paid license and DEA