Staff Physician, Internal Medicine
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Job Description
About the Role
Join AltaMed as a Staff Physician, Internal Medicine in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and supporting our community of over 400,000 patients.
- provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Requirements
- Requirements Primary Care Physicians who are Board-certified and eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics.
- Physician with an active unrestricted CA license to practice medicine by the Medical Board of California.
- Previous experience with computer-based systems required; Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
- Current DEA license required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $237,078.40 - $296,337.60 annually
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with AltaMed in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician, Internal Medicine at Alta Med a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at Alta Med is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Alta Med lists compensation for this physician position at $237k to $296k annually.
This is in line with the national median for Internal Medicine professionals.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($237k–$296k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Patient-Centered Care, Care Coordination, Electronic Medical Records, Wellness Promotion, Illness Prevention, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Geriatric Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Staff Physician provides comprehensive primary care to participants of the PACE program across various settings including clinics and homes. They collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team to manage patient panels and ensure regulatory-compliant, high-quality care.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans With Employer Matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Flexible Spending, Career Advancement & Development Opportunities, Paid Time Off & Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Internal Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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