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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Overview

Open roles277+
Top employerSutter Health
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring146
Work type87% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Sutter Health
Site Supervisor, Family Medicine
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Site Supervisor, Family Medicine
Sutter Health
Davis, California
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
High School

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CommonSpirit Health
Family Medicine NP or PA
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Family Medicine NP or PA
CommonSpirit Health
Watsonville, California
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$140k - $160k/yr

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Providence
Patient Services Specialist - Family Medicine
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Patient Services Specialist - Family Medicine
Providence
La Habra, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25 - $34.41/hr
10,000+

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Sutter Health
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family and Internal Medicine
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Licensed Vocational Nurse II, Family and Internal Medicine
Sutter Health
Santa Cruz, California
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$46.56 - $65.18/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Kaiser Permanente
Family Medicine - San Bernardino County
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Family Medicine - San Bernardino County
Kaiser Permanente
Hesperia, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$412k - $432k/yr
10,000+

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Family Medicine Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
22 jobs
San Francisco
8 jobs
Bakersfield
7 jobs
Auburn
5 jobs
Folsom
5 jobs
Hanford
5 jobs
Modesto
5 jobs
Santa Cruz
5 jobs
Davis
4 jobs

Family Medicine Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health55
  • Adventist Health
    Adventist Health27
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente21
  • T
    TotalCare Walk-In Clinic12
  • CommonSpirit Health
    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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