Open Door Community Health Centers·McKinleyville, California
Provide comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for a diverse panel of patients across their lifespan in a rural FQHC setting. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions while coordinating specialty services within an interdisciplinary team.
Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access
At 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 Primary Care Physician to join our integrated care team at McKinleyville CHC, in McKinleyville, California.
McKinleyville Community Health Center – Open Door Community Health Centers [https://opendoorhealth.com/locations/mckinleyville-community-health-center/]
The Primary Care Physician provides 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 training and scope, the physician diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizes preventive care, and coordinates specialty services when needed. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician plays a critical role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, helping patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home and reducing the need to travel outside the region for essential medical services.
McKinleyville, CA
Located in one of the largest communities in Humboldt County, McKinleyville offers a unique blend of rural and residential living with close proximity to coastal bluffs, the Mad River, and outdoor recreation. With strong community engagement and easy access to regional travel through the nearby airport, this site offers providers the opportunity to practice collaborative, relationship-centered care within a team-based model while serving a diverse and underserved population. Providers build meaningful, ongoing relationships with patients, supporting continuity and access to care across the community.
Required Licensure & Certifications
$$234,635.20 to $267,624.00
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Requires an MD degree and completion of an accredited Internal or Family Medicine Residency Program. Candidates must hold a current California physician license, DEA registration, and Board Certification or eligibility.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
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