Physician - Family Medicine (Elk Ridge) - Payson - Family Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center•Payson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Elk Ridge Community Health exists to provide accessible, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare to the communities of northern Arizona. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to serving all patients — regardless of their ability to pay. Our sliding fee scale ensures that no one is turned away due to financial hardship. We offer an array of primary care services at 12 locations across northern Arizona. We are proud to be a division of El Rio Health - a trusted network of community health centers serving Arizona for over 50 years. Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician. Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Payson, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a real impact by serving a close-knit community while practicing at the top of their license. With high patient demand, strong professional autonomy, and rewarding patient relationships, this is meaningful medicine at its best. Outside of work, enjoy cooler temperatures, pine forests, outdoor adventure, and short commutes—all just 90 minutes from Phoenix. Payson offers the work–life balance, lifestyle, and community connection many clinicians are seeking.

Requirements

MD or DO degree and completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency
Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility

Responsibilities

Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Payson, Arizona.
Make a real impact by serving a close-knit community while practicing at the top of their license.
Serve patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Benefits

30 days paid time off in their first year of employment
9 paid holidays in their first year of employment
Paid time off and paid holidays continue to increase with tenure
May qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years (HIPSA score of 18)
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