Family Physician/Advance Practice Clinician

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access WCCHC Willow Creek 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 Family Physician to join our integrated care team at Willow Creek CHC, in Willow Creek, California. Why Join Open Door? Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance Flexible scheduling No hospital call Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities Practice at : Willow Creek Community Health Center – Open Door Community Health Centers The Primary Care Provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) delivers 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 education, training, licensure, and scope of practice, the provider assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic health conditions; performs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; emphasizes preventive care and health promotion; and coordinates specialty services when needed.

Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team, the provider plays a vital role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, ensuring patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home while helping reduce the need for travel outside the region for essential medical services.

Willow Creek, CA Located along the Trinity River, this small, close-knit mountain community offers a unique setting where providers often care for the same families over time. In this environment, providers practice collaborative, relationship-centered care within a team-based model, where access challenges and distance make care more personal—and more impactful.

Continuity, trust, and community connection are central to care delivery, allowing providers to see the direct impact of their work on patients and families.

Education

& Experience Physician:

• Successful completion of accredited medical school (MD or DO Degree Required).
• Completion of accredited Internal or Family Medicine Residency Program required. Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant: Diploma from an accredited program with credentialing through the American Nurses Association or Physician Assistant Association. Required Licensure & Certifications: Physician: Prior to employment, candidates must possess: Current, unrestricted California physician and surgeon license Current DEA registration Current Board Certification in specialty of practice (or board eligible if a newer graduate) Current CPR/BLS certification Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant: Prior to employment, candidates must possess: Current, unrestricted California license Current DEA registration Current Board Certification in specialty of practice (or board eligible if a newer graduate) Current CPR/BLS certification Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record 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) Full & Part-time will be considered Compensation-Physician: $234,635.20 to $267,624.00 Compensation-NP/PA: $148,627.20 to 168,553.60 Make a Difference in a Community That Values You Humboldt County Guide — 101 Things To Do Take a Walk on the Coast