🌲 Primary Care Physician – 13-Week Locum Assignment | Northern California Tribal Health | Excellent Work-Life Balance

Practice Medicine the Way It Was Meant to Be

K’ima:w Medical Center, a respected tribal health facility in beautiful Northern California, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join its collaborative medical team. This role supports the existing primary care providers by helping manage patient access, same-day visits, and chronic disease follow-up care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys community-focused medicine, meaningful patient relationships, and a supportive clinical environment.

Position Overview

The physician will provide outpatient primary care services and support the medical department by assisting with:

• Same-day patient visits and overflow coverage
• Comprehensive primary care across all age groups
• Chronic disease management and follow-up care
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Specialist referrals and consultation when appropriate
• Coordination with nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and medical staff meetings

Physicians in this role work alongside an established care team to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care in a collaborative environment.

Why Physicians Love Working Here

✔ Beautiful Northern California location surrounded by forests and rivers
✔ Collaborative and supportive clinical team
✔ Opportunity to work with underserved communities
✔ Balanced patient volumes focused on quality care
✔ Meaningful impact on community health outcomes

This position offers the opportunity to practice patient-centered medicine in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. institution (or recognized equivalent)
• Completion of at least one year of supervised clinical training (internship/residency)
• Current unrestricted U.S. medical license (California license preferred)
• Ability to care for pediatric through adult patient populations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Additional Details

The physician will also participate in:

• Medical staff meetings
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical oversight and collaboration with advanced practice providers

All providers are expected to maintain compliance with required certifications such as CPR, ACLS, and PALS and participate in continuing education and training programs

Make an Impact

If you are a physician who values patient-centered care, teamwork, and making a real difference in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply.

Practice Medicine the Way It Was Meant to Be

K’ima:w Medical Center, a respected tribal health facility in beautiful Northern California, is seeking a Primary Care Physician for a 13-week locum assignment to support its established medical team.

This physician will assist with overflow patient volume, same-day visits, and chronic disease management, helping ensure patients receive timely access to care.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians who enjoy community-focused medicine, meaningful patient relationships, and a collaborative clinical environment.

Position Overview

The physician will provide outpatient primary care services and support the existing primary care team by assisting with:

• Same-day patient visits and overflow coverage
• Comprehensive primary care across all age groups
• Chronic disease management and follow-up care
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Specialist referrals and consultations when needed
• Coordination with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and medical staff meetings

Providers in this role help ensure continuity of care while improving patient access within the clinic.

Why Physicians Enjoy This Assignment

✔ 13-week locum assignment with potential extension
✔ Beautiful Northern California setting surrounded by forests and rivers
✔ Collaborative and supportive clinical team
✔ Opportunity to work with underserved communities
✔ Balanced patient volumes focused on quality care

This is a chance to practice mission-driven medicine while experiencing one of Northern California’s most scenic regions.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school (or recognized equivalent)
• Completion of at least one year of supervised clinical training (internship/residency)
• Current unrestricted U.S. medical license (California license preferred)
• Ability to care for pediatric through adult patient populations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Additional Responsibilities

Physicians may also participate in:

• Medical staff meetings
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Collaboration and supervision of advanced practice providers as credentialed

All providers must maintain certifications including CPR, ACLS, and PALS and complete required annual training.

Make an Impact

If you are a physician who values patient-centered care, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply.

📩 Contact us directly to learn more about this 13-week locum opportunity.