Family Physician Jobs in Arizona
Family Physician jobs in Arizona are in strong and sustained demand, with openings concentrated in primary care clinics, integrated health systems, and federally qualified health centers serving both urban and rural communities, at every level from early-career physicians to senior and lead practitioners. The busiest hiring markets are Phoenix, Tucson, and the East Valley, where established employers such as Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Honor Health maintain large and consistent family medicine rosters. The most sought-after areas within the role include chronic disease management, pediatric and geriatric primary care, and rural or underserved community medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Our Team in Arizona's Cool Town of Payson
Exciting Per Diem Opportunity for a Family Medicine Physician with Surgical OB Skills
Banner Health is seeking a Per Diem Family Medicine Physician with Surgical OB experience for our team in Payson, AZ. Located just 60-90 minutes from Mesa/Scottsdale in the beautiful Tonto National Forest, Payson offers small-town charm with big-system resources. Enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital backed by Banner Health's physician-led, innovative system devoted to making healthcare easier for patients and providers.
What You Can Expect in This Per Diem Role:
- Flexible Scheduling: Work on your terms with per diem flexibility to fit your lifestyle
- Comprehensive Support: MA support and a team of specialized providers including Nephrology, OB/GYN, Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, Pain Management, and Urology
- Diverse Clinical Experience: Provide family medicine care and utilize your surgical OB skills in a supportive rural hospital setting
We Seek Candidates Who Are:
- Passionate about rural medicine
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (ABMS) with Surgical OB experience
- Patient-focused, friendly, and collaborative team players
- Comfortable providing comprehensive family medicine care across the lifespan
Payson Highlights
- Outdoor recreation: hiking, camping, fishing, boating, climbing, golf, hunting
- Mild climate at 5,000 ft. elevation
- Home to the world's oldest continuous rodeo, the Payson Pro Rodeo
- Just 90 minutes to Phoenix
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Ready to make an impact? If you're a compassionate physician seeking a flexible per diem opportunity in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Payson team.
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.
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Family Physician Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NextCare Urgent Care11N
- El Rio Community Health Center6

- Naphcare5

- Privia Medical4P
- CommonSpirit Health3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
- Technology & Software2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family physician jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona medical license issued by the Arizona Medical Board
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine through ABFM
- Completion of an accredited three-year family medicine residency program
- Current DEA registration and Arizona Controlled Substances registration
- Valid BLS and ACLS certification maintained throughout employment
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Family Physician Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family physician in Arizona?
To become a family physician in Arizona, you must earn a medical degree, complete an accredited three-year family medicine residency, and obtain an Arizona medical license through the Arizona Medical Board. You will also need to pass the USMLE or COMLEX series and secure board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. Arizona also requires a separate Controlled Substances registration with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy before you can prescribe.
How much do family physicians make in Arizona?
Family physicians in Arizona earn a median of about $292,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $149,390 for the lowest 10% to over $428,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire family physicians in Arizona?
Employers hiring family physicians in Arizona right now include NextCare Urgent Care, El Rio Community Health Center, and Naphcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and its network of federally qualified health centers in rural counties tend to post the most consistent openings throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most family physician jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Chandler have the most family physician openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of major health systems and multispecialty groups, while Tucson is anchored by a strong academic medical community around the University of Arizona, and smaller or suburban cities on the list typically reflect large employer satellite clinics or rural health shortage area programs actively recruiting primary care.
Are there remote family physician jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they are rare. Family medicine is a hands-on, patient-facing specialty, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 12% of family physician openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and most of those involve telehealth panels, utilization review, or medical director functions rather than traditional clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a family physician in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to residency-to-practice pipeline programs at large Arizona health systems such as Banner Health and Dignity Health, which regularly recruit newly graduated residents into employed physician roles. Federally Qualified Health Centers operating in Arizona's rural and underserved areas often have more flexible experience thresholds and actively recruit new attendings. Obtaining your Arizona Medical Board license and ABFM board certification before applying gives you a clear hiring edge over candidates still pending those credentials.
Where can I find and apply to family physician jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to family physician jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that interest you.
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