El Rio Community Health Center logo
El Rio Community Health Center
Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge)-Lake Havasu City- Family Medicine

Family MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet

Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician.

Practice with purpose while enjoying desert‑lake living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving a growing and vibrant community while practicing at the top of their license. With strong patient demand, professional autonomy, and the ability to build lasting relationships, this is rewarding, patient‑centered medicine in a dynamic setting.

Outside of work, enjoy over 300 days of sunshine, waterfront living, and endless outdoor recreation—from boating and fishing on Lake Havasu to hiking scenic desert trails. With short commutes, a relaxed lifestyle, and a lively community atmosphere—plus easy access to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Southern California—Lake Havasu City offers the work–life balance, adventure, and connection many clinicians are seeking.

Compensation and Benefits

Attractive Total Compensation Package

Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure

With a HPSA score of 18 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.

  • Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
  • Paid license and DEA
  • CME funds and time-off package
  • Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
  • Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
  • Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services
  • To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications:
  • MD or DO degree and completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency
  • Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility
  • For more information, contact providerrecruitment@elkridge.org.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate family or internal medicine care to a growing community in Lake Havasu City. Build lasting patient relationships while practicing within a patient-centered medical home and FQHC setting.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a residency in Family or Internal Medicine. Candidates should be board eligible or certified and possess a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareClinical AutonomyFQHC OperationsPCMH FrameworkEpic EHR

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona 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, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

El Rio Community Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 65 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge)-Lake Havasu City- Family Medicine at El Rio Community Health Center a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,542 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

22
<$325k
5
$325k-350k
15
$350k-375k
7
$375k-400k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
62% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
27% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Primary Care Physician- Arvada

Impact to Health · Arvada, Colorado

$300k-$400k
#2

Primary Care Physician

Akicita Federal · Mankato, Minnesota

$385k-$395k
#3

Optum CA - Primary Care Physician | Banning, CA

$239k-$393k
#4

Primary Care Physician

$346k-$391k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.8
Better work-life than 90% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Havasu City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$494k
Typical market rent
$1,694/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.1
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

El Rio Community Health Center logo

About El Rio Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tucson, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

30 days paid time off in first year
9 paid holidays
Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
Paid license and DEA
CME funds and time-off package
Flexible and alternative work schedules
AI scribes, Epic Superuser support, Dragon Speak dictation
Patient centered medical home