Medical Director (Family Medicine) | Auburn, CA | $340K to $380K

Pure Heart Staffing•Auburn, CA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chapa-De Indian Health is seeking its next Medical Director for its Family Medicine practice. This is a succession hire with a provider group, leadership team, and program already in place. The role involves two days a week of patient care (seeing 16-18 patients per day with a dedicated MA and AI scribing) and two and a half to three days of clinical leadership. The Medical Director will oversee approximately 16 physicians and family nurse practitioners across three health centers, including a new one opening in Rocklin in March 2027. The position reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and is a member of the organization's leadership team. The first year will focus on building relationships, understanding the medical team and departments, evaluating current practices, and proposing improvements to the CCO. Chapa-De emphasizes a streamlined approach with minimal bureaucracy.

Requirements

MD or DO, board certified in Family Medicine (board-eligible physicians actively pursuing certification will be considered).
Active California license, or the ability to obtain one before a spring 2027 start.
Leadership experience in a primary care setting (e.g., lead physician, site or clinic director, associate or full medical director, chief of staff, department chief).
Two or more years of direct primary care delivery.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Current BLS.
DEA registration.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

FQHC, IHS, or tribal health experience is highly preferred.
Adaptability demonstrated if background is from a large health system.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care two days a week.
Lead approximately 16 physicians and family nurse practitioners.
Serve as the hiring manager for physicians.
Participate in nurse practitioner recruitment calls and interviews.
Be a member of the organization's leadership team.
Report to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Evaluate current practices and propose improvements.
Manage a small patient panel capped around 450-480 patients.

Benefits

$340,000 to $380,000 base salary.
Signing bonus available with a two-year commitment.
Relocation assistance.
Annual increases and market adjustments.
Employer-paid medical (Blue Shield PPO or Kaiser HMO), dental, and vision for the employee.
80% coverage for dependent medical coverage.
Up to 27 vacation days.
11 paid holidays.
Accrued sick time.
Retirement match up to 6%.
CME allowance of up to $2,500 and 5 days.
License renewal assistance.
DEA application fee waiver under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
Malpractice and tail coverage through FTCA.