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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Organization
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation-Central
Position Overview
Supervises and oversees the day-to-day operations, staffing and staff coverage, overall staff performance to goals, staff and patient safety and services. Ensures consistent delivery of high-value, quality care to all patient populations served. Establishes work priorities, and assists staff in resolving operational issues/problems. Implements and enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, applicable regulatory standards, laws and regulations. Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts. Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline and standardize work flows and procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.
Education
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Typical Experience
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Knowledge of medical office workflows and processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and care providers.
- Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other flows or departments.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other laws, regulations and requirements impacting department operations.
- Leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership.
- Project planning, leading and implementation skills.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
- Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results.
- Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal laws in the field of expertise.
Job Shift
Varied
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday, Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $80,184.00 to $120,286.40 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Family Medicine Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health55

- Adventist Health27

- Kaiser Permanente21

- TotalCare Walk-In Clinic12T
- CommonSpirit Health11

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services53
- Non-Profit & Social Services8
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Technology & Software7
- Education1
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, Adventist Health, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, San Francisco, and Bakersfield. 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 13% of family medicine openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 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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