Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
Arc Health, Novato, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
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If you re excited about chronic disease management, elder care, and practicing medicine with purpose this role is for you. Long-term placement and transition to permanent employment are absolutely on the table.
The Role at a Glance
You ll practice in a truly integrated environment with access to:
Located about one hour north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa sits in the heart of California s Wine Country. Think rolling vineyards, vibrant arts, world-class food, and easy access to regional and state parks.
The health center was founded in 1971 by leaders from the Indian communities of Sonoma County and continues to serve approximately 5,000 active patients. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Tribal Organization under P.L. 93-638, supported by a consortium of local Tribal nations. Cultural respect, community trust, and whole-person care are central to everything they do.
Primary Responsibilities
Arc Health is a mission-driven social healthcare enterprise reimagining how care is delivered to rural, underserved, and Tribal communities both in the U.S. and globally. We re challenging the traditional locum tenens model and building something better: ethical, rights-based, and deeply human.
You ll have the chance to help shape an early-stage organization that s actively disrupting the healthcare staffing industry while doing meaningful, impactful work every day.
Career Pathways
We offer four flexible ways to work with Arc Health:
If you re ready to practice medicine with purpose and be part of something bigger we d love to connect.
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If you re excited about chronic disease management, elder care, and practicing medicine with purpose this role is for you. Long-term placement and transition to permanent employment are absolutely on the table.
The Role at a Glance
- Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Patient Volume: patients per day
- Focus: Adult & geriatric primary care, chronic disease management, complex medical conditions
- Setting: Comprehensive outpatient health center
- EMR: Epic (with on-site Super Users for support)
- Care Model: Team-based pod system including MA, RN, Medical Receptionist, and HIM support
You ll practice in a truly integrated environment with access to:
- Medical, dental, and behavioral health services
- In-house pharmacy
- Pain management program
- Podiatry (1 day/week)
- High-risk OB/GYN consults & rheumatology (specialist-provided)
- Wellness center: chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture
- Herbal & integrative medicine clinic
- Phlebotomy services
- Traditional Native American healers (by referral)
- General pediatric services
Located about one hour north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa sits in the heart of California s Wine Country. Think rolling vineyards, vibrant arts, world-class food, and easy access to regional and state parks.
The health center was founded in 1971 by leaders from the Indian communities of Sonoma County and continues to serve approximately 5,000 active patients. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Tribal Organization under P.L. 93-638, supported by a consortium of local Tribal nations. Cultural respect, community trust, and whole-person care are central to everything they do.
Primary Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, and chronic conditions
- Conduct comprehensive adult physical exams
- Manage chronic illnesses, including diabetes and complex geriatric care
- Collaborate with specialists and interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
(New grads welcome board-eligible is great!) - Active California medical license
- Commitment to rural, Tribal, and underserved healthcare
- Compassionate, mission-driven approach to social medicine
- Interest in joining a bold, values-driven healthcare enterprise
- $150/hour competitive compensation
- Malpractice coverage including tail insurance
- Flexible spending stipend for loan repayment
- Housing & travel fully covered (arranged by you or Arc Health)
- Flexible career pathways with domestic and international options
- Supportive, engaged community of social medicine practitioners
Arc Health is a mission-driven social healthcare enterprise reimagining how care is delivered to rural, underserved, and Tribal communities both in the U.S. and globally. We re challenging the traditional locum tenens model and building something better: ethical, rights-based, and deeply human.
You ll have the chance to help shape an early-stage organization that s actively disrupting the healthcare staffing industry while doing meaningful, impactful work every day.
Career Pathways
We offer four flexible ways to work with Arc Health:
- Arc Ambassadors: Salaried, 1-year commitment
- Arc Shares: Salaried, 6 12 month commitment
- Arc Link: Hourly, part-time
- Arc Independent: Hourly, 1099 contractor ideal for intermittent work
If you re ready to practice medicine with purpose and be part of something bigger we d love to connect.
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