Description

Northern California Internal Medicine Physician | Up to $312K+ | Coastal Lifestyle + $300K Loan Repayment
Full Time | Outpatient Internal Medicine | Northern California Coast

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 Fortuna, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Mission-driven outpatient Internal Medicine opportunity serving diverse and underserved patient populations
• Join a collaborative clinic model with integrated behavioral health, telepsychiatry, chiropractic, acupuncture, and specialty consult support
• Practice relationship-based adult medicine with strong operational infrastructure and interdisciplinary support

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
• Total compensation potential exceeding $312,000 annually with bonuses
• Up to $100,000 structured sign-on and retention package for partnership-eligible physicians
• Up to $44,000 annual productivity bonus potential
• NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000
• $5,000 annual professional expense card for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment
• Additional relocation support available for family relocation needs
• Six-month mentorship and onboarding program
• Northern California coastal lifestyle near redwoods, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean

SCHEDULE & PRACTICE MODEL
• Outpatient-only Internal Medicine
• Flexible full-time scheduling options
• 5x8 schedules with strong workflow support
• Team-based care model with integrated services
• Built-in operational and virtual triage support

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide outpatient adult primary care and chronic disease management
• Manage medically complex patients within a collaborative care environment
• Coordinate care with behavioral health, RN support, specialists, and ancillary services
• Participate in quality initiatives and patient-centered care planning
• Build long-term patient relationships in a mission-driven practice setting

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Base salary: $234,635 – $267,624 annually
• $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for patient panel targets
• Up to $44,000 additional annual productivity bonus potential
• Partnership-track sign-on and retention bonuses up to $100,000 total
• Alternative sign-on structure for non-partnership track physicians
• $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 relocation support for qualifying family relocation
• 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers

Requirements

• MD or DO REQUIRED
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine REQUIRED
• Active California medical license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
• Commitment to outpatient, mission-driven primary care REQUIRED
• Interest in underserved and community-focused medicine strongly preferred
• Collaborative and team-oriented clinical approach REQUIRED
• New graduates and experienced physicians welcome

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many physicians 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.