Purple Cow Recruiting

Internal Medicine Physician | Coastal California Lifestyle | Up to $267K + $94K Bonus Potential

Arcata, CA, USAPosted Jul 3, 2026

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Internal Medicine Physician | Coastal California Lifestyle | Up to $267K + $94K Bonus Potential at Purple Cow Recruiting is a role based in Arcata, CA, USA. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Registered nurse (RN). Applications are submitted through Paylocity.

Visa sponsorship
Not mentioned in the posting
Application platform
Paylocity

Skills in this posting

  • Registered nurse (RN)

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Description

Internal Medicine Physician | Coastal California Lifestyle | Up to $267K + $94K Bonus Potential
Full Time | Outpatient Internal Medicine | Mission-Driven Community Health

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring an Internal Medicine Physician in Arcata, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Mission-aligned outpatient Internal Medicine role serving a diverse Northern California patient population
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care model with strong clinical support and meaningful community health impact
• Opportunity to practice relationship-driven adult medicine with manageable patient expectations and built-in operational support
• Access to integrated services including behavioral health, chiropractic care, acupuncture, telepsychiatry, and virtual triage resources
• Strong mentorship and onboarding structure with dedicated six-month support program for new providers

COMPENSATION
• Base Salary: $234,635.20 – $267,624.00
• $12,400 annual access bonus for meeting 9-patient clinic target
• Up to $44,000 annual additional productivity bonus potential
• Partnership-eligible physicians:
    • $50,000 sign-on bonus
    • $25,000 retention bonus in year 2
    • $25,000 retention bonus in year 3
• Non-partnership eligible physicians:
    • $25,000 sign-on bonus
    • $12,500 retention bonus in year 2
    • $12,500 retention bonus in year 3
• $10,000 relocation reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 relocation support available for parent or in-law relocation assistance

SCHEDULE
• Full-time outpatient schedule
• Five 8-hour clinic shifts weekly

CLINICAL SUPPORT MODEL
• 2 Medical Assistants assigned per provider
• 0.7 RN support per provider
• Virtual triage support services
• Integrated interdisciplinary care environment

ROLE
• Provide outpatient adult primary care services to a diverse patient population
• Manage chronic disease, preventative care, and complex medical conditions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care planning and quality initiatives
• Utilize integrated specialty resources to support comprehensive patient care delivery

BENEFITS
• 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
• $5,000 annual company credit card for licensing, DEA, CME, and equipment expenses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Language differential pay available for Spanish-speaking providers
• Benefits begin first of the month following start date
• NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000 depending on program participation and service commitment

Requirements

• MD or DO degree REQUIRED
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine REQUIRED
• Active California medical license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
• Commitment to serving underserved and diverse patient populations REQUIRED
• Comfortable practicing within a multidisciplinary outpatient care environment REQUIRED
• New graduates welcome
• Experienced providers preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

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