Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge)-Lake Havasu City- Family Medicine
About The Position
Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician to serve the growing community of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The role offers strong patient demand, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while practicing at the top of the physician’s license in a patient-centered setting. The community offers desert-lake living, outdoor recreation, short commutes, and access to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Southern California. The compensation package includes a starting base salary of $225,000 annually, an initial sign-on bonus, and a location-based stipend. New employees receive 30 days of paid time off and nine paid holidays in their first year, with time off increasing with tenure. The position also offers federal tort malpractice and tail coverage, paid license and DEA costs, CME funds and time off, flexible and alternative work schedules, AI scribes, Epic Superuser support, Dragon Speak dictation devices, patient-centered medical home services, and outreach services. With a HPSA score of 21, physicians may qualify for programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over six years. Arizona employees must have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card; a card or receipt must be submitted before the hire or transfer date, and the card must be received within 30 days after that date. Employees are strongly recommended to maintain vaccination status, including influenza vaccination, subject to legally required exemptions and accommodations. Drug testing is required before employment, with additional testing possible under specified circumstances and applicable regulations. Safety-sensitive roles are subject to applicable classification requirements.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree.
- Completed residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Arizona employees must obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card; a card or fingerprint receipt must be submitted before the hire date, and the clearance card must be received within 30 days after the hire date.
- Undergo drug testing before employment and comply with applicable post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide Family or Internal Medicine care to patients in the Lake Havasu City community.
- Practice in a patient-centered setting and build lasting relationships with patients.
- Practice at the top of the physician’s license.
Benefits
- Starting base salary of $225,000 annually, plus an initial sign-on bonus and location-based stipend.
- 30 days of paid time off and nine paid holidays in the first year, increasing with tenure.
- Potential eligibility for up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over six years through available programs.
- Federal tort malpractice and tail coverage.
- Paid license and DEA costs.
- CME funds and time off.
- Flexible and alternative work schedules.
- AI scribes, Epic Superuser support, and Dragon Speak dictation devices.
- Patient-centered medical home and outreach services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
