Clinic Physician
Listed compensation
$253k-$306k
The week · per this posting4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: 7 Directions 2950 Oakland - Oakland, CA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $252928.00 - $306176.00Salary
- Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care
Clinic Physician (Family Medicine/Internal Medicine) Full-Time (32-40 Hours per Week) | Medical Department | Reports to Chief Medical Officer Native American Health Center (NAHC), Bay Area, CA Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Join a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and expanding access to quality care for Native American and underserved communities throughout the Bay Area. NAHC offers physicians the opportunity to practice meaningful, community-based medicine in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, wellness, and whole-person care.
Why Join NAHC? $10,000 Sign-on bonus Four-day work week considered full-time Telehealth opportunities available Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program Continuing Medical Education (CME) support NHSC Loan Repayment Program eligible site IHS Loan Repayment Program eligible site Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits Collaborative interdisciplinary care team Leadership, mentorship, and career growth opportunities Position Overview Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Clinic Physician provides comprehensive primary, preventive, chronic, and urgent care services to patients within an integrated multidisciplinary team.
Key
Responsibilities
Clinical Care Provide comprehensive primary care services Conduct physical exams and diagnostic assessments Order and interpret laboratory studies Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications Educate patients and families Maintain timely EHR documentation Team-Based Care Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams Participate in case conferences and panel management Coordinate care with specialists and hospitals Serve as a clinical resource and mentor Quality Improvement Participate in quality improvement initiatives Support evidence-based practices Improve patient access and care quality Qualifications: Required MD or DO Active California medical license Board Certified or Board Eligible Current DEA registration Strong communication skills Commitment to NAHC mission Preferred Community Health Center/FQHC experience Three or more years community clinic experience Spanish bilingual skills OCHIN EPIC EHR experience Leadership experience NAHC is a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site where primary care physicians who are eligible for loan repayment funding can fulfill their service obligation. NAHC is an Indian Health Program site for Indian Health Services (IHS) Loan Repayment Program.
Benefits
Native American Health Center (NAHC) considers our employees to be our most valuable resource and offers an excellent benefit package: competitive salaries, personal time off (PTO) program, and an employer contribution 403(b) retirement plan to full-time regular status employees.
We also provide medical, vision, dental and group term life insurance coverage for employees and their dependents—with a percentage of employee contribution. Note to Applicants: Please be advised a post job offer, pre-employment Physical and TB test are required as a condition of employment.
Additionally, you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at NAHC.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.
Furthermore, NAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic Physician provides comprehensive primary, preventive, chronic, and urgent care services within an integrated multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for conducting physical exams, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient health outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess an active California medical license with board certification or eligibility. Strong communication skills and a commitment to the mission of serving Native American and underserved communities are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$280k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $253k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,598 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $253k–$306k | Family Medicine median $316k (middle half $290k–$339k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$253k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in California | 348 active | 2,609 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · loan repayment | California Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,813 in the last 30 days | 1,356 the 30 days before (+34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic Physician at Native American Health Center a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,598 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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