Clinic Physician

Native American Health Center, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Four-day work week option

Telehealth opportunities

PTO

CME support

NHSC/IHS loan repayment eligibility

401(k) retirement plan

Insurance benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Native American Health Center in Oakland, CA is seeking a Clinic Physician to deliver comprehensive primary, preventive, chronic, and urgent care within an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, you will conduct exams, interpret tests, develop treatment plans, educate patients, and maintain timely EHR documentation, while collaborating with specialists and serving diverse Native communities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with California medical license and DEA registration.
• Board certification or board-eligibility preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
• Experience in a community health center setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in case conferences and panel management.
• Coordinate care with specialists and hospitals.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish bilingual

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

MD or DO degree

Active California medical license

Board certification/eligibility

Current DEA registration

Tools

OCHIN EPIC EHR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 7 Directions 2950 Oakland - Oakland, CA 94601

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $152,928.00 - $306,176.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health CareClinic 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.