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Clinica Sierra Vista
Fresno, California

Physician Internal or Family Medicine - 8-5pm, no weekends!

Family MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$300k

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Job Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties.

Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services.

We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Internal Medicine Physician/Physician Family Practice who:

Provides outpatient primary care services. The MD/DO must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment, be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a warm, caring atmosphere where the health of our patients is of top priority.

Benefits

1. $275,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)

2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)

3. Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000.

4. Paid CME

5. Relocation reimbursement

6. Loan repayment through the NHSC.

7. Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.

8. J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa

Essential Functions

1. Adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics at all times.

2. Assures quality of care for all patients at all times and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.

3. Adheres to and complies with Bureau of Primary Healthcare standards of clinical practice.

4. Shares in phone-triage responsibilities with other CSV physicians.

5. Establishes and maintains affiliations and/or privileges with local hospital(s) if needed.

6. May represent CSV in professional groups.

7. May assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.

8. Required to supervise advance assigned practice providers (Nurse Practitioner’s and/or Physicians Assistant's) on- site and by telephone with outlying clinic sites

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply."

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.

As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide outpatient primary care services and participate in clinic peer review and quality assurance programs. They are also responsible for supervising advanced practice providers and sharing in phone-triage duties.

Requirements

The candidate must be an MD or DO with experience working in a diverse environment. They are expected to be knowledgeable, compassionate, and capable of maintaining high standards of medical ethics.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Family medicineOutpatient carePatient careStaff supervisionPrenatal care

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).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Internal or Family Medicine - 8-5pm, no weekends! at Clinica Sierra Vista a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,112 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Relocation assistance
34% this job
Loan repayment
32% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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 · Fresno, 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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About Clinica Sierra Vista

Hospitals and Health Care
Bakersfield, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$275,000 Base salary
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)
Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000
Paid CME
Relocation reimbursement
Loan repayment through the NHSC
Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act
J1/H-1B visa candidates welcome; CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa