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Alta Med
Bell Gardens, California

Staff Physician, Internal Medicine (PER DIEM)

Internal MedicineNo callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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 the patients of AltaMed. 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.

  • Maintains competencies, remains current in practice requirements.
  • Maintains valid board license and DEA credentials.
  • Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.
  • Leadership and/or management skills preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

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 medical services to patients within a team-based care model focused on population health and evidence-based medicine. Ensures the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining appropriate resource utilization and integrated service delivery.

Requirements

Requires a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California and board certification or eligibility in the chosen specialty. Candidates must possess a valid BLS certification and have experience with computer-based systems or electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Internal medicineClinical documentationPatient careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningBilingual communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician, Internal Medicine (PER DIEM) at Alta Med a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,313 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in internal medicineranked against 1,313 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $304k (middle half $275k–$324k)423 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in California190 active1,326 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,313 Internal Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,313 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Bell Gardens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$707k
Typical market rent
$2,109/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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