Faculty, Family and Community Medicine Residency

Position: Faculty, Family and Community Medicine Residency Onvida Health | Yuma, Arizona

Join Our Growing Family and Community Medicine Residency Program Onvida Health is seeking an exceptional Core, Faculty Family Medicine Physician, a leader who brings vision, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in medical education.

This opportunity is ideal for a Family Medicine physician seeking a faculty, outpatient-focused, hospital-employed position within a supportive academic and clinical environment. The role combines rewarding outpatient practice with dedicated time for resident education, teaching, and mentorship. Strong specialty access, collaborative colleagues, and comprehensive system resources allow the physician to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the development of future Family Medicine physicians.

The selected physician will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, providing residents with the support, mentorship, and expert guidance they need to become confident, compassionate, and highly skilled physicians. We are looking for an engaging educator who brings a team-oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, innovative ideas, and a desire to build meaningful partnerships throughout Onvida Health and the Yuma community.

About the Position

• Full-time, hospital-employed Core Faculty position.

• Outpatient-focused role with a 60% administrative and teaching/40% clinical FTE structure.

• Dedicated time for resident precepting, mentorship, curriculum development, and faculty responsibilities.

• Opportunity to maintain an individual patient panel and develop meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.

• Collaborative Graduate Medical Education team of physicians, coordinators, and support staff.

• J-1 waiver and H-1B visa sponsorship available.

The Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for teaching and mentoring future Family Medicine physicians.

• The knowledge and experience to serve as a trusted educational resource for residents.

• An engaging, collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability in supporting the evolving needs of the residency program.

• Creativity and an interest in advancing medical education.

• A strong commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• American Board of Family Medicine certification required.

• 3 years of Family Medicine experience preferred.

• Qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Residency program leadership, faculty, teaching, or precepting experience preferred.

• Commitment to resident education, mentorship, and continuous program improvement.

About Our Family and Community Medicine Residency Program

• Established in July 2013 with four inaugural residents, the Onvida Health Family and Community Medicine Residency Program is a three-year program that has earned the highest level of accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

• The program has grown to 34 residents and currently welcomes 12 PGY-1 residents annually, with plans for continued growth.

• Residency interviews are conducted annually from October through December, allowing the program to thoughtfully recruit future physicians committed to compassionate, community-focused care.

• Specialized learning tracks in innovation and research, sports medicine, global health, and integrated medicine.

• Comprehensive continuum of care, including inpatient hospitalist services and more than 35 + outpatient clinics across multiple specialties.

• Epic, a fully integrated electronic health record (EHR) system, supports seamless coordination across inpatient and outpatient care settings

Graduate Medical Education at Onvida Health

• Sports Medicine Fellowship established in 2019, graduating one fellow annually.

• Academic affiliations and support through the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.

• Fully engaged clinical partner in the Mayo Clinic Care Network

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and identity protection.

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• 35 days of paid time off, totaling 280 hours annually.

• 6 paid holidays, based on an eight-hour day.

• $5000 CME annual expense reimbursement

• $2,500 professional fees, licensure, and DEA registration annual reimbursement.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.

• 457(b) retirement savings plan.

• $400 annual lifestyle spending account.

• $150 annual wellness incentive and access to a wellness program.

Compensation

• Strong Competitive base salary + PLUS strong Sign on and Relocation Bonus

• PLUS wRVU productivity incentive compensation

• PLUS eligible for annual quality incentive compensation (additional 5% of base salary)

• Faculty stipend

About Onvida Health

Onvida Health is an award-winning, 430-bed, Medicare-certified acute care hospital supported by healthcare professionals committed to exceptional patient- and family-centered care. We provide comprehensive healthcare services throughout Southwest Arizona and are the only full-service acute care hospital of our size between San Diego and Phoenix. Our service area includes approximately 217,000 year-round residents and welcomes an additional 100,000 winter residents during Yuma’s mild winter season

Why Choose Onvida Health

• A health system committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Supportive physician leadership, including dedicated Physician Vice Presidents, clinical chairs, and medical directors.

• A collegial medical staff of more than 450 physicians and APP’s.

• A strong commitment to work-life balance.

• Continued expansion of outpatient services and a new micro-hospital.

• An opportunity to grow alongside an expanding academic and clinical program.

Why Choose Yuma

• A friendly and welcoming community.

• An affordable cost of living.

• More than 350 days of sunshine each year.

• Abundant opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.

• Conveniently located between San Diego and Phoenix, with both cities less than three hours away.

• Proudly recognized as the Winter Vegetable Capital of the World.

• A strong military community, home to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground.

Ready to Join the Onvida Health Family?

Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for medical education to a growing residency program where your contributions will be valued.

Contact me today and take the first step towards joining our amazing team!

Provider Recruiter, Cynthia Heredia | cheredia@onvidahealth.org