Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge) -Show Low - Family Medicine

Family Medicine Top 25% in Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting base salary of $225,000 annually

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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 mountain living in Show Low, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving a close‑knit, growing 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 supportive environment.

Outside of work, enjoy cooler temperatures, tall pines, and year‑round outdoor recreation—from hiking and fishing to skiing in the nearby White Mountains. With short commutes, a relaxed pace of life, and a strong sense of community, Show Low offers the work–life balance and lifestyle many clinicians are seeking.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that features a starting base salary of $225,000 annually, complemented by an initial sign-on bonus and a location-based stipen

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 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 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 comprehensive family or internal medicine services to a growing community in a patient-centered environment. Utilize clinical tools like AI scribes and Epic to maintain high-quality care and professional autonomy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a residency in Family or Internal Medicine. Applicants must be board eligible or board certified and obtain 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 practiceElectronic health recordsMedical documentationPatient outreachPreventive medicineChronic disease managementAcute care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge) -Show Low - 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 2,395 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

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

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 60% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $223k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
66% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Relocation assistance
48%
Loan repayment
34% this job

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Work-life snapshot

7.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Family Medicine

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Living in Show Low

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About El Rio Community Health Center

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

Benefits & Perks

Starting base salary $225,000
Sign-on bonus
Location-based stipend
30 days PTO
9 paid holidays
Loan forgiveness up to $250,000
Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
Paid license and DEA