Physician Jobs in California
Physician jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and outpatient multispecialty groups at every level from residency-trained new attendings through senior staff and department chiefs. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCSF Health maintain large and ongoing physician rosters. Internal medicine, psychiatry, and family medicine consistently show the deepest openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Make a difference where it matters most by providing life-changing, community-based care to our most vulnerable seniors. As part of our mission-driven interdisciplinary team, our Primary Care Physicians can build deeper, long-term relationships with fewer patients than in a traditional healthcare model, allowing you to see the impact of your care every day.
Our value-based PACE program allows our Primary Care Physicians to provide truly comprehensive, holistic care, so you can focus on what really matters: your patients.
We also care about our providers. That's why we offer:
- Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus
- Generous time off - weekends off, 17 days PTO, 6 sick days, and 12 paid holidays
- Relocation assistance available
- CME reimbursement and malpractice/tail coverage
- Growth opportunities to become a medical director
- 401K savings + match
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Regular hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits
- Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights or weekends per month, available by phone only
Essential job duties include:
- Perform comprehensive in-person assessments, leading and partnering with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop a personalized care plan for each participant
- Coordinate discharge for acute, short-term, and long-term placement
- No hospital rounds – focus on comprehensive care, seeing an average of 8 patients a day
Job requirements include:
- Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Master's or doctorate Degree
- Board Certification preferred
- Active state physician license without restrictions
- State CDS certification and DEA registration
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
We are seeking Primary Care Physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Geriatrics. Must be eligible for enrollment to provide services to Medicare and Medi-Cal participants. Board certification preferred.
If you're ready to join a healthcare team that values both its patients and its providers, we'd love to hear from you.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
Beware of Scams
Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com
Make a difference where it matters most by providing life-changing, community-based care to our most vulnerable seniors. As part of our mission-driven interdisciplinary team, our Primary Care Physicians can build deeper, long-term relationships with fewer patients than in a traditional healthcare model, allowing you to see the impact of your care every day.
Our value-based PACE program allows our Primary Care Physicians to provide truly comprehensive, holistic care, so you can focus on what really matters: your patients.
We also care about our providers. That's why we offer:
- Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus
- Generous time off - weekends off, 17 days PTO, 6 sick days, and 12 paid holidays
- Relocation assistance available
- CME reimbursement and malpractice/tail coverage
- Growth opportunities to become a medical director
- 401K savings + match
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Regular hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits
- Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights or weekends per month, available by phone only
Essential job duties include:
- Perform comprehensive in-person assessments, leading and partnering with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop a personalized care plan for each participant
- Coordinate discharge for acute, short-term, and long-term placement
- No hospital rounds – focus on comprehensive care, seeing an average of 8 patients a day
Job requirements include:
- Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Master's or doctorate Degree
- Board Certification preferred
- Active state physician license without restrictions
- State CDS certification and DEA registration
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
We are seeking Primary Care Physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Geriatrics. Must be eligible for enrollment to provide services to Medicare and Medi-Cal participants. Board certification preferred.
If you're ready to join a healthcare team that values both its patients and its providers, we'd love to hear from you.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
Beware of Scams
Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health147
- CommonSpirit Health118
- University of California, San Francisco107
- The Permanente Medical Group50
- Sound Physicians47
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services854
- Education185
- Non-Profit & Social Services88
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals30
- Consulting & Professional Services20
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across California.
- Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in the relevant specialty
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- Current DEA registration and California Controlled Substance Utilization Review certificate
- Familiarity with Epic or other enterprise electronic health record systems preferred
Physician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician in California?
To practice as a physician in California you must hold a license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires graduating from an accredited medical school, completing an approved residency, and passing all three steps of the USMCA or COMLEX. After submitting your application to the Medical Board, you must also obtain a California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System registration before prescribing controlled medications.
Which companies hire physicians in California?
Employers hiring physicians in California right now include Sutter Health, CommonSpirit Health, and University of California, San Francisco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's size and density of academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and federally qualified community health centers mean that physician hiring is active across a wide range of specialties and practice settings throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most physician jobs?
San Francisco, Fresno, and Los Angeles account for the most physician openings in California, driven by the concentration of major academic health systems, large integrated networks, and high patient population density in those metros. Smaller cities in the list often appear because a flagship regional medical center or a major employer's satellite campus anchors physician hiring in that area.
Are there remote physician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 3% of physician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The physician positions most likely to carry remote or hybrid components are telehealth primary care, utilization management, and medical director roles that focus on chart review and care coordination rather than direct patient examination.
How can I get hired as a physician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a newly licensed physician is applying to a residency-to-staff pipeline at a large California health system, where Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the UC Health network regularly onboard new attendings directly from their own affiliated training programs. Applicants without prior attending experience should target hospitalist and urgent care roles, which large California groups such as TeamHealth and Sound Physicians staff heavily and structure for new graduates. Board eligibility, a clean Medical Board of California license, and a strong residency reference are the credentials that open these doors fastest.
Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to physician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, multispecialty groups, and community health centers. Find roles that fit your specialty and practice preferences and apply directly from each listing.
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