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Northern California Internal Medicine Physician | Up to $312K+ | Coastal Lifestyle + $300K Loan Repayment

Purple Cow Recruiting
Fortuna, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026
Description:
Northern California Internal Medicine Physician | Up to $312K | Coastal Lifestyle $300K Loan Repayment
Full Time | Outpatient Internal Medicine | Northern California Coast

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring an Internal Medicine Physician in Fortuna, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW
  • Mission-driven outpatient Internal Medicine opportunity serving diverse and underserved patient populations
  • Join a collaborative clinic model with integrated behavioral health, telepsychiatry, chiropractic, acupuncture, and specialty consult support
  • Practice relationship-based adult medicine with strong operational infrastructure and interdisciplinary support

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
  • Total compensation potential exceeding $312,000 annually with bonuses
  • Up to $100,000 structured sign-on and retention package for partnership-eligible physicians
  • Up to $44,000 annual productivity bonus potential
  • NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000
  • $5,000 annual professional expense card for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment
  • Additional relocation support available for family relocation needs
  • Six-month mentorship and onboarding program
  • Northern California coastal lifestyle near redwoods, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean

SCHEDULE & PRACTICE MODEL
  • Outpatient-only Internal Medicine
  • Flexible full-time scheduling options
  • 5x8 schedules with strong workflow support
  • Team-based care model with integrated services
  • Built-in operational and virtual triage support

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide outpatient adult primary care and chronic disease management
  • Manage medically complex patients within a collaborative care environment
  • Coordinate care with behavioral health, RN support, specialists, and ancillary services
  • Participate in quality initiatives and patient-centered care planning
  • Build long-term patient relationships in a mission-driven practice setting

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Base salary: $234,635 – $267,624 annually
  • $12,400 annual access bonus paid biweekly for patient panel targets
  • Up to $44,000 additional annual productivity bonus potential
  • Partnership-track sign-on and retention bonuses up to $100,000 total
  • Alternative sign-on structure for non-partnership track physicians
  • $10,000 relocation reimbursement
  • Additional $10,000 relocation support for qualifying family relocation
  • 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility
  • Laptop and cell phone provided
  • Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
Requirements:
  • MD or DO REQUIRED
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine REQUIRED
  • Active California medical license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
  • Commitment to outpatient, mission-driven primary care REQUIRED
  • Interest in underserved and community-focused medicine strongly preferred
  • Collaborative and team-oriented clinical approach REQUIRED
  • New graduates and experienced physicians welcome

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many physicians prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Salary : $234,635 - $267,624

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