Family Medicine Physician Jobs in California
Family Medicine Physician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in community health centers, large integrated health systems, and federally qualified health centers serving the state's diverse population across entry-level and senior attending levels. The busiest hiring markets are Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UC Health maintain large primary care networks. The most consistent openings are in panel-based primary care, geriatric-focused family medicine, and underserved community clinics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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One Medical is a primary care solution challenging the industry status quo by making quality care more affordable, accessible and enjoyable. But this isn't your average doctor's office. We're on a mission to transform healthcare, which means improving the experience for everyone involved - from patients and providers to employers and health networks. Our seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses and mental health concerns have been delighting people for the past fifteen years.
In February 2023 we marked a milestone when One Medical joined Amazon. Together, we look to deliver exceptional health care to more consumers, employers, care team members, and health networks to achieve better health outcomes. As we continue to grow and seek to impact more lives, we're building a diverse, driven and empathetic team, while working hard to cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive.
Employment type:
- "Casual Employee" (per diem, hourly clinician role)
- 8-23 patient care hours per week
What you'll be working on:
- Seeing patients with a broad array of patient needs; conducting a mix of acute, chronic, and well visits (not a panel-building role)
- Treating patients in-office as well as conducting occasional tele-health visits
- Ongoing collaboration with in-office teammates via daily huddles, as well as with virtual clinical teams
- Utilization of your specific clinical training and opportunities to perform in-office procedures
Education, licenses, and experiences required for this role:
- Enrolled in, or have completed, an accredited Family Medicine or Medicine/Pediatrics residency program
- Practiced at least 2 of the last 5 years in an outpatient primary care setting seeing all ages (0+)
- Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. If not yet Board Certified, must presently be a Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Resident, or have completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program within the last calendar year and scheduled to take the next available Board Exam
- State licensed in California, obtained before your One Medical start date
One Medical clinicians also demonstrate:
- A passion for human-centered primary care
- The ability to successfully communicate with and provide care to individuals of all backgrounds
- The ability to effectively use technology to deliver high quality care
- Clinical proficiency in evidence-based primary care
- The desire to be an integral part of a team dedicated to changing healthcare delivery
- An openness to feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into strengths and weaknesses
- The ability to confidently navigate uncertain situations with both patients and colleagues
- Readiness to adapt personal and interpersonal behavior to meet the needs of our patients
- Malpractice Insurance - Malpractice fees to insure your practice at One Medical is covered 100%
- UpToDate Subscription - An evidence-based clinical research tool
- One Medical Issued laptop (to allow for secure access to our EHR)
- Sick Time PTO eligible in accordance with local requirement
This is an hourly role supportting our Bay Meadows office in San Mateo and other nearby offices.
One Medical is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The hourly rate for this role is $177.00. Final determination of starting pay may vary based on factors such as practice experience and patient care schedule. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. The total compensation package for this position may also include benefits. For more information, visit https://www.onemedical.com/careers/
One Medical offers a robust benefits package designed to aid your health and wellness. All regular team members working 24+ hours per week and their dependents are eligible for benefits starting on the team member's date of hire:
Taking care of you today
- Paid sabbatical for every five years of service
- Free One Medical memberships for yourself, your friends and family
- Employee Assistance Program - Free confidential services for team members who need help with stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Pre-Tax commuter benefits
- PTO cash outs - Option to cash out up to 40 accrued hours per year
Protecting your future for you and your family
- 401K match
- Credit towards emergency childcare
- Company paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid Life Insurance - One Medical pays 100% of the cost of Basic Life Insurance
- Disability insurance - One Medical pays 100% of the cost of Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
In addition to the comprehensive benefits package outlined above, practicing clinicians also receive
- Malpractice Insurance - Malpractice fees to insure your practice at One Medical is covered 100%.
- UpToDate Subscription - An evidence-based clinical research tool
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Receive an annual stipend for continuing medical education
- Rounds - Providers end patient care one hour early each week to participate in this shared learning experience
- Discounted rate to attend One Medical's Annual REAL primary care conference
One Medical is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.
One Medical participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Please refer to the E-Verification Poster and Right to Work Poster for additional information.
Your work schedule could be subject to change based on business direction at any time.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Family Medicine Physician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health47

- Purple Cow Recruiting9

- Jobot8

- 77 Consultants87
- Skilled Wound Care6

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services41
- Staffing & Recruiting8
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family medicine physician jobs across California.
- Active California Medical Board license to practice medicine in California
- Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine from ABFM
- Completion of an accredited family medicine residency program
- Current DEA registration and California Controlled Substance Utilization Review permit
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- BLS and ACLS certification maintained at time of hire
Family Medicine Physician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family medicine physician in California?
To become a family medicine physician in California, you must earn a medical degree from an accredited school, complete a three-year accredited family medicine residency, and obtain a full and unrestricted physician and surgeon license from the California Medical Board. The board requires passing USMLE or COMLEX steps and a background review. Most California employers also expect board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine before or shortly after hire.
How much do family medicine physicians make in California?
Family medicine physicians 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 medicine physicians in California?
Employers hiring family medicine physicians in California right now include Sutter Health, Purple Cow Recruiting, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's scale means both large integrated systems and independent community health center networks post openings year-round, particularly those serving Medi-Cal patient populations across urban and rural counties.
Which California cities have the most family medicine physician jobs?
Los Angeles, Modesto, and Auburn have the most family medicine physician openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer population and the density of federally qualified health centers and multi-site health systems operating there, while the Bay Area and San Diego volumes reflect the large integrated networks and academic medical centers anchored in those metros.
Are there remote family medicine physician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Family medicine is a hands-on clinical role, so the overwhelming majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 13% of family medicine physician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in telephonic or asynchronous telemedicine, typically within panel-based virtual care programs run by larger California health systems.
How can I get hired as a family medicine physician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly out of residency to new-graduate or first-year attending positions at California's federally qualified health centers, which actively recruit new graduates and often provide loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps. Large California systems such as Kaiser Permanente and County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services also run structured onboarding tracks for new attendings. Holding an unrestricted California Medical Board license and ABFM board eligibility gives new graduates a clear edge over candidates who have not yet completed those steps.
Where can I find and apply to family medicine physician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to family medicine physician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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