Sacramento, California, Primary Care Physician Job
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Primary Care Physician Opportunity – Sacramento, California Outpatient Only | 4-Day Workweek | No Call or Weekends | FQHC Setting
Position Overview: Join a mission-driven, multi-location FQHC on the east side of Sacramento offering comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. This permanent, outpatient-only role is ideal for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician looking for exceptional work-life balance and meaningful community impact.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call: None
Weekends: None
Setting: Outpatient only | Federally Qualified Health Center / Community Health Clinic
Patient Volume & Workflow: Approximately 25–27 patients per 10-hour shift 20-minute appointment slots (3 patients per hour model) Includes 2 telehealth visits per day Administrative time built into the schedule at the end of the day Providers realistically average approximately 2.2 patients per hour accounting for no-shows No double-booking
Scope: See all ages or adults only — your choice
Care Team: Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, behavioral health, and dental professionals in a fully integrated care model
EMR: Epic (highly preferred experience)
Candidate Requirements: Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine FQHC or community health outpatient clinic experience preferred Comfortable practicing in a 3 patients per hour model Ability to complete charts within 72 hours required Confidence and proficiency managing in-basket responsibilities including patient messages, medication refills, and lab results Experience utilizing translation services is helpful (more than 48% of patients speak a language other than English) Must be COVID-19 vaccinated
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance CME reimbursement Supportive, team-based environment
Lifestyle Highlights – Why Sacramento? Located in the vibrant Farm-to-Fork Capital of America Enjoy farm-fresh dining, local breweries, and thriving farmers markets Over 500,000 residents and growing Access to an international airport, outdoor recreation, and a lower cost of living compared to other major California cities
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