Coastal Family Medicine Physician | Northern California Redwoods | $350K+ Potential
Listed compensation
$235k-$268k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Coastal Family Medicine Physician | Northern California Redwoods | $350K+ Potential
Full Time | Outpatient Primary Care | Mission-Driven Coastal Practice
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
- Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 272-230-3157
- LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Family Medicine Physician in McKinleyville, California.
Position Overview
- Outpatient-only Family Medicine opportunity serving patients across the lifespan within a highly collaborative care model
- Practice mission-driven medicine in a scenic coastal Northern California community surrounded by redwoods and Pacific Ocean views
- Work alongside integrated behavioral health, virtual specialty resources, RN support, and dedicated medical assistants
- Structured team environment allowing physicians to focus on quality patient care and long-term outcomes
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Total earning potential exceeding $350K with bonuses and retention incentives
- Massive sign-on and multi-year retention package available
- NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility up to $300,000
- Outpatient-only schedule with strong work-life balance
- Integrated multidisciplinary support including behavioral health, telepsychiatry, acupuncture, chiropractic, and specialty consult services
- Six-month structured mentorship and onboarding program
- Beautiful Northern California coastal lifestyle with access to hiking, beaches, and redwood forests
Schedule & Practice Model
- Full-time outpatient Family Medicine schedule
- Flexible 5x8 scheduling structure
- Outpatient-only practice environment
- Team-based care delivery model with virtual triage support
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive Family Medicine care to patients of all ages
- Manage acute, chronic, and preventative healthcare needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Utilize integrated support services including behavioral health and telemedicine resources
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team-based clinical planning
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and continuity of care standards
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $234,635.20 to $267,624.00 annually
- $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for meeting patient access goals
- Up to $44,000 additional annual bonus potential
- Partnership-eligible providers may receive:
– $50,000 sign-on bonus
– $25,000 retention bonus in year 2
– $25,000 retention bonus in year 3
- Alternative sign-on and retention package for non-partnership track providers
- $10,000 relocation reimbursement
- Additional $10,000 relocation support for qualifying family relocation
- $5,000 annual professional expense card for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment
- 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Laptop and cell phone provided
- Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
- NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility up to $300,000
Requirements
- MD or DO REQUIRED
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine REQUIRED
- Active California medical license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
- Mission-driven mindset with commitment to underserved communities REQUIRED
- New graduates welcome; experienced physicians preferred
- Strong collaborative and team-based care approach preferred
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many physicians prefer a brief confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including behavioral health and virtual specialty resources, to optimize patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
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 ~$251k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $227k 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, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 270 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 Coastal Family Medicine Physician | Northern California Redwoods | $350K+ Potential at Purple Cow Recruiting 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 paySalary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 35 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)
MASC Medical · Brooksville, Florida
Primary Care Physician- Arvada
Impact to Health · Arvada, Colorado
Physician
$250k-$400kPrimary Care Physician
$385k-$395k