Internal Medicine Physician - Chico, CA

Privia Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Paid Time Off

401(k)

CME & License Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Schedule

Mentorship & Onboarding Support

Job summary

BASS Medical Group in Chico, CA is seeking an Internal Medicine or Adult Family Medicine physician to join a family-oriented primary care team. The role focuses on outpatient care with a patient-centered approach and a favorable work-life balance.

You will provide preventive and chronic care for adults 18+, use Athena EMR and AI scribe to streamline charting, and work with 30-minute Wellness slots and 15-minute follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum 2 years outpatient primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care for adults and geriatrics (18+).
• Conduct annual wellness visits and manage chronic diseases.
• Use Athena EMR and AI scribe to streamline charting.
• Maintain a low workload with 13–15 patients per day.
• Provide clinical oversight and collaboration for APPs.

Skills

Bedside manner

Relationship-based care

HIPAA compliance

Collaborative mindset

Emotional intelligence

Education

Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Tools

Athena EMR

AI scribe

Job description

BASS Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine or Adult Family Medicine Physician to join an established, family-oriented primary care practice in Chico, CA. We heavily prioritize provider work-life balance and emotional intelligence, offering a collaborative environment devoid of the bureaucratic red tape seen in large hospital systems.

Quick Look:

• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Extremely light call obligation.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a highly efficient workflow with 1:1 Medical Assistant support, Athena EMR, and AI scribe technology to eliminate after-hours charting.
• Location: Outpatient clinic in Chico, CA.

Practice Overview:

• Broad Scope of Care: Provide outpatient primary care to an adult and geriatric demographic (ages 18+), managing chronic conditions such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
• Clinical Duties: Conduct annual wellness visits, establish treatment plans, and perform minor outpatient skin procedures (biopsies, laceration repairs).
• Quality Over Quantity: Manage a low-volume average of 13–15 patients per day. Benefit from 30-minute slots for annual wellness visits and new patients, and 15-minute slots for follow-ups.
• Leadership & Teaching: Provide clinical oversight and collaboration for the practice's Advanced Practice Providers (with direct bonus compensation tied to APP productivity).
• Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this role is $250,000 to $300,000 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.
  • Bonus Eligibility
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • CME & License Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Mentorship & Onboarding Support

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted California license (or eligibility to obtain). Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required.
• Experience: 2+ years of outpatient primary care experience is strongly preferred.
• Attributes: Strong bedside manner, a relationship-based approach to care, and HIPAA compliance. Must have a collaborative mindset and high emotional intelligence.

The BASS Medical Group is a physician and patient centric multispecialty group whose purpose is to maintain physician autonomy and financial security within the construct of a large medical group. Beginning with approximately 50 doctors in the Walnut Creek area in 2014, we have grown to 465+ providers across 42 specialties in our 128 locations throughout Northern California, and look forward to expanding our reach in the future.