Entry Level Family Medicine Physician Jobs
New grad family medicine physician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or residency training can matter more than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Optum, Essentia Health, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
JOB SPECIFICS:
- OSF Saint Mary Medical Center is seeking an Academic Family Medicine Faculty Physician to help establish a new residency training program and train the next generation of family physicians!
- Successful candidates will be affiliated with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and will be eligible for faculty appointment.
- Engage in clinical activity directly with residents in multiple environments.
- Assist with policies, procedures and program requirements set by the ACGME and OSF HealthCare.
- Oversee educational experiences and rotations of the residency curriculum as delegated by the Program Director.
- Provide effective leadership, role modeling, communication, and coordination across the organization in support of graduate medical education, including developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clinical leadership and administration at OSF Saint Mary Medical Center and OSF Medical Group.
- Teach and coordinate continuous development and evaluation of the graduate education curriculum while staying current on the latest developments in education to assure the most effective and progressive educational methods are used in the Family Medicine and GME programs.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a new Family Medicine Residency Program, including accreditation activities, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
- Serve as a mentor and advisor to residents while supporting scholarly activity, quality improvement initiatives, and resident professional development.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $285,000-$305,000.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY
Galesburg, Illinois
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- With a population of 30,000, Galesburg is big enough to be a regional hub for great shopping, dining and recreation, but small enough to maintain its small-town roots. First settled in 1836, Galesburg has a rich legacy of contributions to the nation’s history. The first anti-slavery society in Illinois was founded here, Knox College was a site for one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, and Galesburg was home to the great author and Abraham Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg.
- Galesburg is a center of activity for residents of west-central Illinois. It’s also conveniently located on an Amtrak line, with easy access via Interstate 74 to two international airports and more in Peoria and the Quad Cities.
- The west-central Illinois region also offers high quality of life with a lower cost of living, strong community school systems, an array of higher education choices and a host of fine parks, historic sites and big-time small-town festivals.
- Visit org/galesburg to download our full community guide.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us
Physician Recruiter: Kyle Burrows
Email: Kyle.Burrows@osfhealthcare.org
Overview:
JOB SPECIFICS:
- OSF Saint Mary Medical Center is seeking an Academic Family Medicine Faculty Physician to help establish a new residency training program and train the next generation of family physicians!
- Successful candidates will be affiliated with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and will be eligible for faculty appointment.
- Engage in clinical activity directly with residents in multiple environments.
- Assist with policies, procedures and program requirements set by the ACGME and OSF HealthCare.
- Oversee educational experiences and rotations of the residency curriculum as delegated by the Program Director.
- Provide effective leadership, role modeling, communication, and coordination across the organization in support of graduate medical education, including developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clinical leadership and administration at OSF Saint Mary Medical Center and OSF Medical Group.
- Teach and coordinate continuous development and evaluation of the graduate education curriculum while staying current on the latest developments in education to assure the most effective and progressive educational methods are used in the Family Medicine and GME programs.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a new Family Medicine Residency Program, including accreditation activities, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
- Serve as a mentor and advisor to residents while supporting scholarly activity, quality improvement initiatives, and resident professional development.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $285,000-$305,000.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY
Galesburg, Illinois
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- With a population of 30,000, Galesburg is big enough to be a regional hub for great shopping, dining and recreation, but small enough to maintain its small-town roots. First settled in 1836, Galesburg has a rich legacy of contributions to the nation’s history. The first anti-slavery society in Illinois was founded here, Knox College was a site for one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, and Galesburg was home to the great author and Abraham Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg.
- Galesburg is a center of activity for residents of west-central Illinois. It’s also conveniently located on an Amtrak line, with easy access via Interstate 74 to two international airports and more in Peoria and the Quad Cities.
- The west-central Illinois region also offers high quality of life with a lower cost of living, strong community school systems, an array of higher education choices and a host of fine parks, historic sites and big-time small-town festivals.
- Visit org/galesburg to download our full community guide.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us
Physician Recruiter: Kyle Burrows
Email: Kyle.Burrows@osfhealthcare.org
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Entry Level Family Medicine Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level family medicine physician job?
Completing a family medicine residency is the essential first step, as most entry level positions require board eligibility or board certification. Beyond that, new graduates gain an edge by demonstrating strong patient communication skills, experience with electronic health records, and a willingness to work in underserved or high-need communities. Letters of recommendation from residency supervisors and a clear geographic preference also help your application stand out.
Which companies hire entry level family medicine physicians?
Companies hiring entry level family medicine physicians right now include Optum, Essentia Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers private group practices, federally qualified health centers, hospital systems, and urgent care networks that regularly bring on new residency graduates to build out their primary care capacity.
Are there remote entry level family medicine physician jobs?
Yes, though most family medicine roles require in-person patient care, telehealth positions do exist. About 2% of entry level family medicine physician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering virtual primary care platforms, telehealth startups, or hybrid clinic models where physicians split time between in-person appointments and video visits.
Are these new grad family medicine physician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior family medicine physician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-residency experience, accepts board-eligible candidates, or values clinical training and internship rotations in place of independent practice history. If a listing mentions residency completion as the primary qualification, it is designed for candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level family medicine physicians?
Entry Level family medicine physician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because primary care demand is highest in healthcare delivery organizations that need to expand patient panels and replace retiring physicians with newly trained family medicine graduates.