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Job description
Primary Care Physician Opportunity
Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access
FoCHC Fortuna Community Health Center
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a Primary Care Physician to join our integrated care team at Fortuna CHC, in Fortuna, California.
Why Join Open Door?
Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
Flexible scheduling
No hospital call
Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Practice at: Fortuna Community Health Center – Open Door Community Health Centers
The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for a panel of patients across the lifespan in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. Practicing to the full extent of their training and scope, the physician diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizes preventive care, and coordinates specialty services when needed. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician plays a critical role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, helping patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home and reducing the need to travel outside the region for essential medical services.
Fortuna, CA
Nestled in the scenic Eel River Valley of Humboldt County, Fortuna—known as "The Friendly City"—offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere surrounded by towering redwood forests, rivers, and the Pacific coastline. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and easy access to some of Northern California's most spectacular natural landscapes, all while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.
Education and Experience
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency program in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
Minimum of 2–5 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in outpatient or community health settings, including experience providing preventive care and management of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Prior to Hire Date
Current, active, and unrestricted California medical license
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in a relevant specialty
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
Current CPR/BLS certification
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Provider professional expense account
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Retention bonus
Paid sabbatical program
Access/Production Bonus
Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)
Compensation: $$234,635.20 to $267,624.00
Make a Difference in a Community That Values You
Fortuna the Friendly City
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Worksite address
fortuna, CA, 95540, US
Who can apply
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