Resident Physician 2nd Year

2 days ago
Sonora, California$74,880 - $90,970/yearFull TimeFamily Medicine

Your Market Position

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42% below median for Family Medicine in CA — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $516k over 3 years

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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 Adventist Health as a Resident Physician 2nd Year – Adventist Health Sonora in [object Object]. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas.

Requirements

  • Postgraduate Training License or Physician’s and Surgeon’s License: Required Licenses/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS
  • BLS OR RQIBLS) American Heart Association: Required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $74,880 - $90,970/year
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Adventist Health in [object Object].

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningClinical CarePatient EducationMedical DocumentationPrescription WritingPhysical ExaminationsAcute CareChronic Illness Management

Key Responsibilities

The Resident Physician provides comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and health assessments under the supervision of an Attending Physician. They are responsible for maintaining continuity of care across various clinical areas such as the ED, ICU, and surgical units.
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Position Insights

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Adventist Health 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, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Adventist Health lists compensation for this physician position at $75k to $91k annually.

This is approximately 69% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

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 Sonora, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($75k–$91k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Clinical Care, Patient Education, Medical Documentation, Prescription Writing, Physical Examinations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Resident Physician provides comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and health assessments under the supervision of an Attending Physician. They are responsible for maintaining continuity of care across various clinical areas such as the ED, ICU, and surgical units.

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About Adventist Health

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Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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Family Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position