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Modesto, California

Endocrinology Physician

EndocrinologyNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225K - $325K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

First Choice Physician Partners offers you the rare opportunity to practice endocrinology within a well-established, 65-physician multispecialty group that genuinely values work-life balance.

You'll join a collaborative team that includes two fellow endocrinologists and a dedicated dietitian — giving you the clinical support and collegial environment to do your best work.

With a structured, Monday–Friday schedule and no call requirements, this role is built for physicians who want to deliver exceptional patient care without sacrificing their personal lives. If you're looking for a stable, employed position with the resources to thrive, this is it.

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: Endocrinology — 100% outpatient practice
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexible scheduling available
  • Call: No call requirements
  • Patient Volume: 16 patients per clinic day
  • Case Mix: Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and thyroid conditions
  • Technology: Athena EHR with Dragon voice recognition capabilities
  • Insurance: Accepts all insurance types
  • Group Size: 65-physician multispecialty group, including 2 endocrinologists and 1 dietitian

What We Offer

  • Compensation: $225,228–$324,858 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and productivity
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board eligible or board certified in Endocrinology
  • Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain California

Licensure

Why Modesto

Modesto sits at the heart of California's Central Valley, perfectly positioned halfway between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park — giving you world-class city amenities and Sierra Nevada adventure all within easy reach.

The region boasts a thriving food and arts culture, earning the #1 ranking for "America's Hidden Gems Live Music Scene," along with a dynamic downtown anchored by international murals, food trucks, and a celebrated farm-to-table dining scene.

Modesto's cost of living is a fraction of coastal California, making it an ideal place to build long-term financial stability while raising a family in a tight-knit, welcoming community.

From the iconic Graffiti Summer car festival to the breathtaking almond blossom season each spring, there's always something worth celebrating here.

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.

DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized endocrinology care in a 100% outpatient setting, managing cases such as Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and thyroid conditions. Collaborate with a multispecialty group and a dedicated dietitian to deliver exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Endocrinology. An active California medical license or the eligibility to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diabetes ManagementThyroid Condition TreatmentOutpatient Care

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endocrinology Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 304 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

2
<$275k
3
$275k-300k
3
$300k-325k
1
$340k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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1-2
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3-4
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10
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Endocrinologist - West Fresno CHC

$315k-$340k
#4

Physician: Endocrinology Oncology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Modesto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,021/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
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 · Modesto, 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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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance