Medical Director of Family Medicine - Fortuna, CA (24490)

Physician - Humboldt County

Join the prestigious Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in a thrilling role as Director of Family Medicine! Are you ready to lead an exceptional team of primary care providers in serving patients from all corners of Humboldt County? Embrace a desirable 4/10 schedule that allows you to balance work and life while making a difference. We are seeking dynamic Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians with at least 2 years of medical practice and a preference to candidates with previous leadership experience to join our long-standing, family-oriented practice. Step into a key leadership role where you'll provide a wide range of outpatient clinical services to a highly diverse patient population spanning all age groups. With an average of 18 to 22 patients per day, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while working in a collaborative and collegial environment.

At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.

The Value of Working with Us

  • Four – 10-hour days a week
  • Provide care for all ages – newborn to geriatric
  • Tight knit and family-oriented community
  • Practice consists of 4 providers and expanding
  • Each provider has their own panel and their own medical assistant
  • New graduates welcome to apply, mentoring available
  • Partnership with St. Joe’s Eureka, Level III Trauma center
  • The group includes both Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers creating a collaborative, supportive, and collegial work environment
  • Competitive compensation with a 2-year salary guarantee, comprehensive benefits package, and shareholder track opportunity with additional bonuses and perks
  • Shareholder track opportunity starting in year 3 with additional perks and annual bonuses worth more than $1M over the course of a full career
  • Generous, multiyear sign-on bonus and relocation assistance package
  • H1-B visa candidates supported O1/J1 visa candidates considered
  • Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Residency/fellowship stipend up to $2,000 per month and robust student loan repayment program up to $120,000 available for qualifying candidates
  • Compensation is between $247,777 and $326,760 per year

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Working in Northern California

Providence Medical Group provides high quality care for Humboldt County and surrounding communities. Our regional group has nearly 500 physicians/APCs and a tradition of excellence that extends from routine care to leading-edge surgical procedures. The Humboldt market has 20+ clinics and specialties. Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka has served the community for more than 100 years and along with Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna is staffed by dedicated professionals who provide compassionate care to all.

Living in Northern California

Humboldt County, located on the North Coast of California, surrounds the city of Eureka and offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. The area features stunning landscapes, including redwood forests and a rugged coastline, along with ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and surfing. The county is known for Cal-Poly Humboldt University, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene – especially in Eureka. The region’s agricultural heritage has encouraged a culture of sustainable living.

Working for Providence

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran


Reach out to us today

Questions? Give us a call or send us an email and we’re happy to connect with you.

PMG Northern California
Physician and APC Recruitment
(707) 595-0361
PMGNC-ProviderRecruiting@providence.org