Primary Care - Internal Med in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Salary $290,836 – $304,182 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Telemedicine Outpatient
Location Sacramento, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/19/24
UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California, is currently hiring internal medicine and family medicine doctors throughout our primary care clinics – all recognized as patient-centered medical homes – conveniently located across the Sacramento region.

Our organization is an extraordinary place to grow your primary care physician career. You’ll experience being part of a university that’s committed to building healthier futures by providing excellent patient care, promoting a sense of belonging through an inclusive work environment, fostering continuous learning to meet your professional development goals, and uplifting patients and the communities we serve through outreach, health programs and initiatives.

Practice Profile:
• 32 patient care hours per week
• 8 hours of practice management time per week
• 1:1 nursing
• Minimal after-hours call
• 24-hour nurse triage
• 80-82 patients per week with a flexible schedule
• Medical director and practice manager on site
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, and leadership

UC Davis Health offers an attractive and competitive employment package, including:

• Two-year initial employment agreement with a competitive salary
• Robust University of California benefits such as retirement, including UC’s defined-benefit pension plan, comprehensive vision, medical, and dental insurance, life insurance, pet insurance, legal insurance and more
• Flexible schedules, hybrid, and minimal after-hours responsibility
• Relocation assistance
• Starting and productivity bonuses
• Loan forgiveness programs (participation in PSLF program)
• Board maintenance and certification fee reimbursements
• Access to physician wellness programs, employee discounts, plus more

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver direct patient care, including medical documentation, to primary care patients.
• Maintain quality care standards and ensure timely, cost-effective medical services.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings.
• Provide care for patients in skilled nursing facilities, adhering to Medicare and Medi-Cal guidelines.
• Complete necessary paperwork for patient care and billing promptly.
• Attend administrative meetings and contribute to the clinic's governance and operations.
• Engage in teaching and supervising residents or students.
• Maintain Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine and participate in Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other managed care programs.

Qualifications

Completion of a U.S. residency program in Med/Peds, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Board certified or board eligible in their specialty
Active and unrestricted CA medical license
Active and unrestricted DEA license

Working Hours

• Five-day work week, with 4 ½ days of direct patient contact and ½ day for administrative tasks. (Dependent on FTE)
• Participate in the on-call schedule, providing coverage after hours, on weekends, and holidays.