Family Physician/Advance Practice Clinician

Open Door Community Health Centers; Willow Creek (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

NHSC Loan Repayment (up to $250k)

Job summary

Willow Creek Community Health Center, part of Open Door Community Health Centers, seeks a Family Physician to join an integrated care team in a rural FQHC setting along California’s North Coast. The role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for all ages.

We offer an outpatient practice with flexible scheduling, work-life balance, mentoring, and leadership opportunities in a mission-driven environment that serves Humboldt County communities and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and board eligibility/certification as applicable.
• Completion of an Internal or Family Medicine Residency program.
• Current, unrestricted California physician license.
• Current DEA registration.
• CPR/BLS certification and valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine care for a patient panel across the lifespan in a rural FQHC setting.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions with preventive care and health promotion.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate specialty services and improve access to care for the community.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Residency: Internal or Family Medicine

CA medical license

DEA registration

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare AccessWCCHC Willow Creek Community Health CenterJoin Our Mission-Driven TeamAt Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a Family Physician to join our integrated care team at Willow Creek CHC, in Willow Creek, California.Why Join Open Door?Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balanceFlexible schedulingNo hospital callTeaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunitiesPractice at: Willow Creek Community Health Center – Open Door Community Health CentersThe Primary Care Provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) delivers comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for a panel of patients across the lifespan in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. Practicing to the full extent of their education, training, licensure, and scope of practice, the provider assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic health conditions; performs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; emphasizes preventive care and health promotion; and coordinates specialty services when needed. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team, the provider plays a vital role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, ensuring patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home while helping reduce the need for travel outside the region for essential medical services.Willow Creek, CALocated along the Trinity River, this small, close-knit mountain community offers a unique setting where providers often care for the same families over time. In this environment, providers practice collaborative, relationship-centered care within a team-based model, where access challenges and distance make care more personal—and more impactful. Continuity, trust, and community connection are central to care delivery, allowing providers to see the direct impact of their work on patients and families.Education & ExperiencePhysician:· Successful completion of accredited medical school (MD or DO Degree Required).· Completion of accredited Internal or Family Medicine Residency Program required.Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant:Diploma from an accredited program with credentialing through the American Nurses Association or Physician Assistant Association.Required Licensure & Certifications:Physician:Prior to employment, candidates must possess:Current, unrestricted California physician and surgeon licenseCurrent DEA registrationCurrent Board Certification in specialty of practice (or board eligible if a newer graduate)Current CPR/BLS certificationValid California driver's license with an insurable driving recordNurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant:Prior to employment, candidates must possess:Current, unrestricted California licenseCurrent DEA registrationCurrent Board Certification in specialty of practice (or board eligible if a newer graduate)Current CPR/BLS certificationValid California driver's license with an insurable driving recordComprehensive BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plansProvider professional expense accountSign-on bonusRelocation assistanceRetention bonusPaid sabbatical programAccess/Production BonusEligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)Full & Part-time will be consideredCompensation-Physician: $234,635.20 to $267,624.00Compensation-NP/PA: $148,627.20 to 168,553.60Make a Difference in a Community That Values YouHumboldt County Guide — 101 Things To DoTake a Walk on the Coast