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Alta Med
Los Angeles, California

Site Medical Director

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$311k-$373k

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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

The Site Medical Director-PACE has overall responsibility for the clinical patient care at the PACE site(s) he/she is delegated to oversee. He/she addresses clinical, programmatic, medical, and administrative issues at the site in collaboration with the Clinic Administrator and Nurse Administrator. The Site Medical Director-PACE or designee actively participates in the Interdisciplinary Team and directs the medical care decisions.

Minimum Requirements

Physician with an active, unrestrictive CA license to practice medicine by the Medical Board of California and a DEA License required.

Prior experience in a leadership or management role is strongly preferred.

Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.

Education, training, and experience are necessary to meet the underwritten requirements for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage.

Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred, depending on location.

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

Compensation

$310,648.00 - $372,777.60 annually

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

The Site Medical Director oversees clinical patient care, medical decisions, and administrative operations at the assigned PACE site. They collaborate with clinic and nurse administrators while actively participating in the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestrictive California medical license and a DEA license, with a minimum requirement of BLS certification. Previous leadership or management experience is strongly preferred, along with proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipMedical administrationPatient care managementInterdisciplinary team coordinationClinical decision makingProgrammatic oversightMedical board complianceStaff management

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$342k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $309k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$311k–$373kInternal Medicine median $304k (middle half $274k–$325k)438 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$309k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in California187 active1,304 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
13
<$325k
13
$325k-350k
13
$350k-375k
7
$375k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Relocation assistance
52%
Loan repayment
38%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,307 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 Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

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