Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatric
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join AltaMed as a Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatric 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: $237K - $296K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with AltaMed in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatric position at Alta Med includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
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.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in California.
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)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Comprehensive Primary Care, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Patient-Centered Care, Regulatory Compliance, Panel Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Staff Physician is responsible for delivering comprehensive primary care services to participants in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and plays a central role within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). This role involves managing a defined participant panel across various s...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403b Retirement Savings Plans, Employer Matching Contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Flexible Spending, Career Advancement Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
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
1mo ago
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