Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a Family Medicine physician to join our Core Faculty team in the stunning Mendocino County. This is a rare opportunity to work near the redwoods and Northern Coastline just north of San Francisco in Ukiah, CA. This is an ideal teaching position for someone interested in working with an outstanding team, including family medicine physicians and residents through collaboration with our Rural Family Medicine residency program Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (ahfamilyresidency.org) in Ukiah, CA.
Joining a team of highly diverse and exceptional providers who specialize in full-spectrum Family Medicine and Women's Health.
Must be well-trained in outpatient procedures and prenatal care; option for OB with or without C-sections; option for inpatient medicine/ICU.
We are seeking to add to our expertise with a physician with focus on diverse vulnerable population care needs.
Appointment as a UC-Davis volunteer clinical faculty member
Candidates must demonstrate passion for community health, dedication to family medicine education, and excellent clinical and communication skills. As a member of a newly accredited UC Davis-affiliated program, Core Faculty will participate in the curriculum development of our program in addition to providing high-quality teaching and resident mentorship. Core Faculty members are expected to maintain a clinical practice as well as supervise family medicine residents.
About Our Residency
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 2019 to address the rural health crisis and create full-spectrum family physicians who are well trained to take on the needs of their communities. Unopposed as the only residency program in our county, residents have individualized training at our rural sites and actively participate in local community projects. Our residency program is a 6-6-6 program, affiliated with UC Davis, and ACGME-accredited.
We offer a competitive benefits package through Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG):
Faculty Salary
$45K Sign-On bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Malpractice coverage
Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays
CME allowance
401(k) Retirement
Wage Scale: $258,465 -$328,609
Apply to learn more about our total compensation* and benefits!
*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc.
Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, OR and HI), as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Candidates must be California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards.
About the Medical Center:
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) is part of the North Coast Network of Adventist Health, which includes two acute care facilities, three critical access medical centers and a center for behavioral health. AHUV is a faith- based, not- for- profit health and wellbeing organization located in the county seat of Mendocino County, operated as a 49- bed hospital with 735 associates, 167 medical staff members and 18 affiliated clinics offering both specialty and primary care services to Mendocino County and surrounding Lake County communities. Our new emergency department operates with a physician on duty 24- hours a day and is designated as a level IV trauma center. Medical Services include Emergency Services, Family Birth Center, Inpatient Medical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Lab Services, Medical Imaging, Outpatient Laboratory, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, and Surgical Services. Medical Offices include Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Cancer Care, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Sports Medicine, Urology, Women's Health (OB/GYN), and Wound Care.
Community Overview:
Nestled in the Ukiah Valley, Ukiah is a mid-sized town surrounded by vineyards, pear orchards and redwood-covered hills. Ukiah's strong sense of community is clearly present in its numerous town celebrations, festivals, and events, including the Ukiah Country PumpkinFest, which celebrates Ukiah's rich agricultural tradition each October. All sorts of recreational opportunities can be found at Lake Mendocino, just five miles from Ukiah, with over 100 family picnic sites, boat launching ramps, fishing, a swimming beach, hiking trails and much more. For entertainment, Ukiah boasts several theatrical companies. The Grace Hudson Museum makes for another entertaining diversion, featuring exhibitions of the works of artist Grace Hudson as well as local, regional, and Californian Native American artists. Ukiah is located about two hours north of San Francisco and one hour from the Pacific Coast and redwood forests.