Clinic Physician

Family MedicineNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$253k-$306k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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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

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Preventive careChronic careTreatment planningMedication prescriptionInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementEvidence-based practicePatient education

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.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in family medicineranked against 2,598 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$253k–$306kFamily Medicine median $316k (middle half $290k–$339k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$253k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California348 active2,609 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · loan repaymentCalifornia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,813 in the last 30 days1,356 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,598 Family Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 40 employers
15
<$325k
13
$325k-350k
15
$350k-375k
6
$375k-400k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 40 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
32% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MASC Medical · Atlanta, Georgia

$350k-$400k
#2

Primary Care Physician

Akicita Federal · Mankato, Minnesota

$385k-$395k
#3

Internal Medicine Physician - Optum CA - Torrance

$239k-$393k
#4

Physician - Family Medicine

$320k-$391k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,598 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • No nights
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About Native American Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Oakland, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Generous PTO
CME support
NHSC Loan Repayment eligible
IHS Loan Repayment eligible
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Telehealth opportunities

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$855k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,758/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.