Rural Urgent Care Physician (Elk Ridge)

El Rio Community Health Center

120d•Onsite

About The Position

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to provide urgent care to the community of Williams, Arizona, and visitors to Grand Canyon National Park. The role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality care in a rural setting. The employer describes the location as offering outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and a strong sense of purpose. The compensation package includes a starting base salary of $230,000 annually, an initial sign-on bonus, and a location-based stipend. With a HPSA score of 21, the physician may qualify for programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over six years. The organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center. Arizona employees must meet fingerprint-clearance requirements, and employees are required to complete drug testing as described in the posting.

Requirements

MD or DO degree and completion of a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine residency.
Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
Arizona employees must submit a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire or transfer date; the Level One Non-IVP card must be received within 30 days after that date.
Employees are required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility is preferred.
Employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status, including influenza vaccination, subject to applicable exemptions and accommodations.