Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatric

2 days ago
Los Angeles, California$237K - $296KFull TimeInternal Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 AltaMed as a Internal Medicine/Geriatrics Physician – PACE Program, Los Angeles 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
  • 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

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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 Los Angeles, 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: Internal medicine, Geriatrics, Primary care, Patient-centered care, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Electronic medical records, Clinical documentation, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Physician provides comprehensive primary care to elderly participants within the PACE program across various settings including centers, homes, and nursing facilities. They serve as a key member of the Interdisciplinary Team to manage patient panels and coordinate high-quality, compliant c...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Flexible Spending, Career Advancement & Development opportunities, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Paid CME Days, Malpractice insurance and tail coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

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

2d ago