Primary Care Physician (DO)

Compensation: $305,000 to $375,000 DOE

Job Description

This full-time Clinic-Based Family or Internal Medicine Physician role lets you focus on patient care and personal well-being. Join a mission-driven health system in a peaceful community.

This opportunity includes a competitive compensation package with salary, no-cost medical/dental/vision insurance, a 403(b) match, CME reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, and loan repayment assistance.

This is an outstanding opportunity to practice outpatient medicine and live in a beautiful, family-friendly community close to Yosemite National Park.

Enjoy a balanced work life with no nights, weekends, or holidays, plus a four-day workweek.

Position Summary

The Primary Care Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – D.O.) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to patients of all ages in an outpatient setting at a tribal health clinic. The physician practices in alignment with osteopathic principles, emphasizing whole-person care, preventive medicine, and integrating the physical, emotional, and social factors that affect health. This role supports the clinic’s mission to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive healthcare to the tribal community.

Essential Duties

Clinical Care

• Provide direct outpatient primary care services, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic conditions.
• Deliver preventive care services including health screenings, immunizations, and wellness visits in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications in compliance with federal, state, and tribal regulations.
• Provide referrals to specialty care and coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Perform minor office procedures within scope of practice and clinic protocols.
• No obstetrics required.

Patient-Centered & Culturally Responsive Care

• Provide care in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner consistent with tribal values and traditions.
• Support trauma-informed care practices and address social determinants of health affecting patients.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Comply with clinic policies, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and tribal regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement activities.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, care coordinators, and other clinic staff.
• Participate in care team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination activities.
• Support supervision and collaboration with advanced practice providers as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Support clinic goals related to access, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community health initiatives as requested.

Education and Skills

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty.
• Current, unrestricted California osteopathic physician license (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Board eligible or board certified by the American Osteopathic Board in a primary care specialty.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred

Experience working in tribal health, FQHCs, or underserved settings.

Familiarity with culturally responsive and trauma-informed care models.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Requires visual and auditory acuity to perform clinical assessments and documentation.
• Reasonable accommodations will be given to qualified disabled applicants pursuant to Section
• 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,29 U.S. Code 791, Title 29, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).