Family Medicine Faculty Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

CME allowance

Tail coverage

Academic appointment

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Maricopa, AZ seeks a Family Medicine Core Faculty Physician for the Creighton East Valley Family Medicine Residency Program. Join a rural/underserved track with outpatient and inpatient teaching, academic appointment, and strong MA/RN support.

The role emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care, collaborative teamwork, and teaching a range of learners, with a balanced schedule and opportunities for research and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician.
• Active or eligible AZ medical license.
• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges at Dignity Health AZ hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient teaching service coverage and/or Family Medicine Obstetrics.
• Outpatient schedule: Mon–Fri with dedicated non-clinical teaching time per ACGME requirements.
• Flexibility to work 4 longer days or 5 regular days.
• On-call 1:4 or less (telephone only; residents are first call).
• Outpatient: 16 patient-facing hours, 16 precepting hours, 4 admin hours, 4 teaching hours weekly.
• Inpatient: every 4th week or less; 1 week x 7 days with compensation days.
• Average 18–24 patients per outpatient day with strong MA and RN support.
• Academic appointment at Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix; rank based on experience and output.
• Teach medical students, PA students, and other learners.
• Opportunity to participate in sponsor- and investigator-initiated research.

Skills

Board-certified/Board-eligible

Active Arizona medical license

MD/DO degree

ACGME residency

Teaching/education

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME accredited residency

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Family Medicine Core Faculty Physician you will deliver exceptional primary care within our rural/underserved track for Creighton East Valley Family Medicine Residency Program in Maricopa, Arizona. This role offers unparalleled work‑life balance within a supportive Dignity Health Medical Group environment.

In this role, you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well‑being of your patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will be board certified or board eligible Family Medicine physician. You will demonstrate excellent clinical skills and have a dedication to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to patients. You will exhibit effective communication skills and thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

• Outpatient + Inpatient teaching service coverage and/or Family Medicine Obstetrics
• Outpatient Mon‑Fri days with dedicated non‑clinical teaching time per ACGME requirements
• Flexibility to work 4 longer days or 5 regular
• Call is 1:4 or less (by telephone only with residents being first call)
• Outpatient: 16 patient‑facing hours, 16 precepting hours, 4 admin hours, 4 teaching hours per week
• Inpatient: Every 4th week or less frequently, 1 week at a time x 7 days with compensation days provided (No outpatient duties during inpatient week or post‑inpatient compensation days)
• Avg 18‑24 patients per day on outpatient days
• Great MA support + RN onsite
• Academic appointment at Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix–Open rank based on prior experience and academic output
• Teaching Medical students, Physician Assistant Students, and other learners.
• Opportunities to get involved in both sponsor and investigator initiated research projects

We are offering a competitive 2 year salary guarantee then RVU‑based, a sign‑on bonus, full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

• Board‑eligible/Board‑certified in Family Medicine
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
• MD or DO Degree
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency
• A passion for providing clinically excellent care
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group, based in Maricopa, Arizona, is part of a large healthcare system with modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. The group employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff, covering a wide range of specialties and research roles.

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, operates more than 39 acute‑care hospitals in three states and serves 9,000 physicians, providing nearly $2 billion in charity care.