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El Rio Community Health Center
Arizona, United States

Rural Urgent Care Physician (Elk Ridge)

Urgent CareFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration

Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona

Elk Ridge Community Health is looking for a Family or Emergency Medicine Physician to make a lasting impact in one of the most awe-inspiring locations in the country.

We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician to serve the welcoming community of Williams, Arizona, and the millions of visitors drawn to the Grand Canyon National Park each year.

This unique role offers the chance to deliver high-quality care in a rural setting while embracing a lifestyle rich with outdoor adventure, natural beauty, and a strong sense of purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

  • We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that features a starting base salary of $230,000 annually, complemented by an initial sign-on bonus and a location-based stipend.
  • With a HPSA score of 21 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 Emergency Medicine
  • Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency 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

The physician will provide high-quality urgent care services to the community of Williams, Arizona, and visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park. The role involves delivering patient-centered care within a rural clinic setting while utilizing modern medical technology.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Family or Emergency Medicine. Applicants are required to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card and undergo drug testing prior to employment.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationEpic EMRMedical ScribingRural health

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 95% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physician market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $328k (middle half $275k–$588k)167 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Arizona500 active22,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 95% no call · 65% no weekends37 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$250k sign-on · $250k loan repaymentArizona Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 7% offer loan repayment500 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
El Rio Community Health Centersilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index49 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, 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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About El Rio Community Health Center

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Location-Based Stipend
Loan Forgiveness up to $250,000
Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
Paid License and DEA
CME Funds
CME Time Off