El Rio Community Health Center·Flagstaff, Arizona
Provide compassionate pediatric care to a diverse patient population within a close-knit community. Collaborate with a care team to deliver impactful medicine using a patient-centered medical home model.
Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Physician Practice with purpose while enjoying the beauty and energy of mountain living in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Providers here have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by caring for a diverse pediatric population in a vibrant, close-knit community.
With strong patient demand, a collaborative care environment, and the ability to practice at the top of your license, this role offers deeply rewarding relationships and truly impactful medicine.
Outside of work, Flagstaff offers a unique lifestyle with cool mountain air, scenic pine forests, and four distinct seasons.
Enjoy year-round outdoor adventure—from hiking and biking to skiing in the San Francisco Peaks—plus a lively downtown, great schools, and a strong sense of community.
With easy access to Sedona and the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff delivers the work–life balance, natural beauty, and supportive environment today’s clinicians are seeking.
Compensation and Benefits: Attractive total compensation package Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure With a HPSA score of 18 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage Paid license and DEA CME funds and time-off package Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications: MD or DO degree and completed a Pediatric Medicine Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Medicine Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility For more information, contact providerrecruitment@elkridge.org Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card.
A.R.S.
36.425.03.
New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date.
Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination.
Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.
Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Pediatric Medicine. A Level One Fingerprint Clearance card is required for employment in Arizona.
Market context
In Arizona, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care settings, especially where patient volume and care coordination are high. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical experience, state licensure, and specialty background; in this posting, the requirements are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your Arizona license status and align your experience with the listed respiratory care and vascular access background before submitting.
