Description
West County Health Centers (WCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a national leader in transforming community health centers into patient-focused centers of care. WCHC is a physician led and focused organization with a full care team of support for providers. We practice innovative rural medicine in gorgeous West Sonoma County.
For 50 years, WCHC has provided access to comprehensive, quality and accessible healthcare services in the towns and cities of Sebastopol, Occidental, Forestville, and Guerneville, California. We are proud to offer a Wellness Center, Dental Clinics, and a Youth Services Center in addition to our family medicine practice locations. We offer meaningful FQHC work with a collegial culture and a passion for serving diverse populations.
WCHC is the recipient of:
- Bohemian Best of the North Bay Best Health Care Clinic Award
- Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association Physician Wellness Leadership Award
- Healthcare Equity Index Top Performer Award
- NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
- NCQA Behavioral Health Integration Distinction
From humble beginnings of a single clinic in Guerneville in 1974 to our 8 community health clinics in operation today, explore with us how you might fulfill a passion to practice your skills surrounded by breathtaking redwoods, a meandering river, and picturesque vineyards!
Curious about West County Health Centers? Click here to check out our video on why you should join our team!
POSITION OPPORTUNITY – We do something very different here
We are seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) with an interest in working in an outpatient, Family Medicine setting in Western Sonoma County California. Practice medicine at an award-winning federally qualified health center with an award-winning provider wellness program in a ludicrously beautiful location in Northern California. The work is primary care as well as focused work in your area(s) of interest including the Latine community, reproductive justice, OB, HIV/AIDS, youth health and school clinics, gender affirming care, healthcare for those experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder treatment, wellness services and integrative health.
- We are actively hiring for providers at our health centers in Guerneville and Occidental, California.
- Guaranteed annual salary + monthly and quarterly bonus structure focused on quality metrics, not wRUVs
- $100,000 signing bonus, pro-rated based on FTE
- Relocation reimbursement available up to $5,000
- Eligible for public service loan forgiveness, NHSC approved sites, student loan repayment options
- Access to patients right away; high demand, proven volumes, ability to focus on niche or passion projects
- Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
- Outpatient-only; no nights
- Shared rotating call schedule
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits package for your entire family
- 403(b) Retirement plan including employer match
- Flexible time off
- CME time off with annual CME stipend
- Physician-led, collegial, and collaborative multidisciplinary culture
West County Health Centers celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are excited to be recognized as a LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index. We comply with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Requirements
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Prior experience as a provider in outpatient or community health clinic
- Comfortable with seeing at least 10 patients per 4-hour shift
- Bilingual, Spanish/English speaking a plus
- Must possess a valid license issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
- Valid DEA & Furnishing License
