Family Medicine Jobs in California
Family Medicine jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in community health centers, integrated hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers, and openings at every level from new residency graduate through experienced attending physician. The largest concentrations of hiring are in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where established employers including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health consistently maintain family medicine teams. The most consistent openings are in primary care for underserved communities, geriatric-focused family practice, and value-based care models. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- New Clinic that will open March of 2027
- Great support staff
- Bread and butter family medicine
- Open to 4-day work week (no Monday's or Friday's off)
- 2-year income guarantee with shareholder track
- Productivity bonus ($320,000+ earning potential in the first year)
- Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
- Relocation assistance up to $20,000
- Resident stipend up to $3,000 per month
- Forgivable loan up to $200,000
- PSLF eligible
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- CME allowance
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- Customizable schedule and appointment slots
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Family Medicine Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health57

- Kaiser Permanente29

- Adventist Health25

- 77 Consultants97
- CommonSpirit Health9

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services51
- Staffing & Recruiting8
- Non-Profit & Social Services8
- Education1
- Government & Public Sector1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family medicine jobs across California.
- Active California Medical Board license to practice medicine in California
- Completion of an accredited family medicine residency program
- Board certification or active board eligibility through ABFM
- Experience in primary care delivery across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Familiarity with Epic or other major electronic health record systems
- DEA registration and current BLS and ACLS certification
Family Medicine Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family medicine in California?
To practice family medicine in California, you must hold a valid physician and surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires graduating from an accredited medical school, completing an accredited family medicine residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. Most California employers also expect board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. International medical graduates must meet additional Medical Board of California requirements before licensure.
How much do family medicines make in California?
Family medicines in California earn a median of about $252,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,510 for the lowest 10% to over $475,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire family medicines in California?
Employers hiring family medicines in California right now include Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Adventist Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's size and its extensive network of federally qualified health centers, nonprofit integrated systems, and large multispecialty groups means that openings are spread well beyond the major metros and into rural and underserved areas statewide.
Which California cities have the most family medicine jobs?
The California cities with the most family medicine openings are Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and Riverside. Los Angeles and San Diego drive volume through their large hospital systems and community health networks, while Bay Area demand is anchored by integrated group practices and academic medical centers that maintain continuous recruiting pipelines for primary care physicians across their regional campuses.
Are there remote family medicine jobs in California?
Yes, but they are rare. Family medicine is a hands-on clinical role that almost always requires an in-person patient encounter, so fully remote positions represent a small fraction of the market. About 10% of family medicine openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth-only panels, chronic disease management follow-ups, or administrative medical director functions rather than full-scope primary care.
How can I get hired as a family medicine in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to California residency-to-employment pipeline programs at large systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, or county hospital networks, which regularly hire physicians completing their family medicine residency at affiliated California training sites. New graduates can also target federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, where National Health Service Corps loan repayment incentives make these roles competitive entry points. A current Medical Board of California license and ABFM board eligibility are the credentials that open the most doors at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to family medicine jobs in California?
You can find and apply to family medicine jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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