About The Position

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician to practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Payson, Arizona. Providers 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
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card
  • Must undergo drug testing prior to employment and be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing
  • Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Nice To Haves

  • Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility

Responsibilities

  • Serve a close-knit community
  • Practice at the top of their license
  • Make a real impact

Benefits

  • Highly competitive total compensation package
  • Starting base salary of $225,000 annually
  • Initial sign-on bonus
  • Location-based stipend
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 30 days paid time off in the first year of employment
  • 9 paid holidays in the first year of employment
  • Paid time off and paid holidays increase with tenure
  • May qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years (HPSA score of 21)
  • 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
  • AI scribes
  • Epic Superuser support
  • Dragon Speak dictation devices
  • Patient centered medical home
  • Various outreach services
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