Physician, Primary Care (IM in Vacaville CPC)
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open primary care physician jobs in California post a median of $132.50 an hour, the middle half $130.39–$132.50, across 64 jobs that state their pay. Primary care physicians employed in California earn a median of $121.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
At NorthBay Health the Board Certified, Licensed Primary Care Physician will practice in our highly regarded health system in Northern California.
NorthBay Health's Center for Primary Care provides exceptional family practice, internal medicine and pediatric physicians close to your home with compassionate staff and access to an entire network of specialists, should you ever need one.
Our primary health care providers take that extra step to really get to know you, offering medical advice that fits your lifestyle. It's all part of NorthBay's mission: compassionate care, advanced medicine, close to home, care when and where you need it.
Our goal is to make health care easily accessible. We know that getting care when you need it is important to you so we offer same-day appointments and give you options for after-hours appointments for minor illnesses and injuries.
NorthBay Health is ideally located between the San Francisco Bay Area Region, Napa Valley and Sacramento. With an abundance of recreation and leisure options Northern California offers residents the landscape for healthy active living.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Inpatient/Outpatient Responsibilities: Outpatient only
- Call Ratio : Balanced call ratio split between physicians and sites
- Daily Patient Census: 18 patients per day
- Equipment/Resources: Access to state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive resources
- Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Primary Responsibilities
- Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment
- Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition
- Monitors lab results, medication adherence and medication toxicities
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
- Explain and discuss procedures, test results, or prescribed treatment with the patient
- Refers patients to medical specialists when necessary
- Represents the practice at Hospital committees in such a manner that the burden of attending the meetings is reasonably distributed among all of the physicians in the group
- Collaborate and manage APPs
- MD or DO degree
- Board-certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of California
- Proven experience in a primary care setting
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Compensation and perks
- Income Guarantee starting at $330,000
- Sign On Bonus/Relocation available for qualified candidates
- A positive work-life balance
- Collaborative and energized clinical teams
Interpersonal Skills and Values
Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Why NorthBay Health
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.
We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.
We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.
NorthBay Health Benefits Options
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
Compensation Structure
NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
Remote Work Disclosure
NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
More Information
Visit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.
From NorthBay Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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