Physician - Family / Internal Medicine

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

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About Us

Open Door Community Health Centers was founded in 1971 and is dedicated to providing healthcare and education to the residents of Humboldt County, Del Norte County, and surrounding rural areas. We offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including Primary Medical Care, Pediatric Services, Chronic Illness Management, Dental Care, Pregnancy, Prenatal Services, and more.

Recognizing the critical importance of accessibility, we proactively identify areas with unique healthcare needs and extend our high-quality healthcare services and educational programs to individuals who face obstacles such as financial constraints, geographical isolation, or social barriers.

Open Door Community Health Centers has earned recognition as one of the best places to work in Humboldt County. Our focus on employee well-being includes offering free monthly online therapy sessions, interactive training opportunities, educational programs, and various employee appreciation events throughout the year. We provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, to all full-time employees and some part-time employees.

For those looking to embark on a new career in the medical or dental fields, Open Door offers paid training for many entry-level positions. Explore our list of open positions today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!

E-Verify

Open Door participates in the E-Verify program. This means we use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by electronically verifying information from their Form I-9 with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

Participation in E-Verify is voluntary for our organization, but we are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workforce.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
Open Door Community Health Centers does not discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

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