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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Overview

Open roles49+
Top employerSutter Health
Top cityVacaville, CA
Cities hiring31
Work type98% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
Family Health Centers of San Diego
El Cajon, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$290k - $335k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
Family Health Centers of San Diego
El Cajon, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$290k - $335k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Sharp HealthCare
Family Medicine Physician
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Sharp HealthCare
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Family Medicine Physician
Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$133k/yr
On-Site
Other
10,000+

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Golden Valley Health Centers
Family Medicine Physician
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Golden Valley Health Centers
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Family Medicine Physician
Golden Valley Health Centers
Modesto, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$240k - $275k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
501-1,000

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Golden Valley Health Centers
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Family Medicine Physician
Golden Valley Health Centers
Modesto, California
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$240k - $275k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
501-1,000

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Family Medicine Physician Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Vacaville
6 jobs
Modesto
4 jobs
Woodland
3 jobs
Crescent City
2 jobs
El Cajon
2 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
Red Bluff
2 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs

Family Medicine Physician Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health16
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health7
  • The Permanente Medical Group
    The Permanente Medical Group6
  • Family HealthCare Network
    Family HealthCare Network4
  • Family Health Centers of San Diego
    Family Health Centers of San Diego3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services46
  • Non-Profit & Social Services11
  • 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, CommonSpirit Health, and The Permanente Medical Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?

Vacaville, Modesto, and Woodland 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 2% of family medicine physician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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