Description

Internal Medicine Physician | Coastal California Lifestyle | Up to $267K + $94K Bonus Potential
Full Time | Outpatient Internal Medicine | Mission-Driven Community Health

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring an Internal Medicine Physician in Arcata, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Mission-aligned outpatient Internal Medicine role serving a diverse Northern California patient population
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care model with strong clinical support and meaningful community health impact
• Opportunity to practice relationship-driven adult medicine with manageable patient expectations and built-in operational support
• Access to integrated services including behavioral health, chiropractic care, acupuncture, telepsychiatry, and virtual triage resources
• Strong mentorship and onboarding structure with dedicated six-month support program for new providers

COMPENSATION
• Base Salary: $234,635.20 – $267,624.00
• $12,400 annual access bonus for meeting 9-patient clinic target
• Up to $44,000 annual additional productivity bonus potential
• Partnership-eligible physicians:
    • $50,000 sign-on bonus
    • $25,000 retention bonus in year 2
    • $25,000 retention bonus in year 3
• Non-partnership eligible physicians:
    • $25,000 sign-on bonus
    • $12,500 retention bonus in year 2
    • $12,500 retention bonus in year 3
• $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 relocation support available for parent or in-law relocation assistance

SCHEDULE
• Full-time outpatient schedule
• Five 8-hour clinic shifts weekly

CLINICAL SUPPORT MODEL
• 2 Medical Assistants assigned per provider
• 0.7 RN support per provider
• Virtual triage support services
• Integrated interdisciplinary care environment

ROLE
• Provide outpatient adult primary care services to a diverse patient population
• Manage chronic disease, preventative care, and complex medical conditions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care planning and quality initiatives
• Utilize integrated specialty resources to support comprehensive patient care delivery

BENEFITS
• 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
• $5,000 annual company credit card for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment expenses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
• Benefits begin first of the month following start date
• NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000 depending on program participation and service commitment

Requirements

• MD or DO degree REQUIRED
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine REQUIRED
• Active California medical license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
• Commitment to serving underserved and diverse patient populations REQUIRED
• Comfortable practicing within a multidisciplinary outpatient care environment REQUIRED
• New graduates welcome
• Experienced providers preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.