Associate Medical Director

Job ID: RQ00002042
Sacramento, CA
Family Medicine/General
Permanent/Full-Timeoutpatient

Associate Medical Director, Family Practice – Leadership Role with Active Clinical Duties

Sacramento, CA | Full-Time, No Weekends

About the Opportunity

Join a respected community health organization committed to "Healing with Heart" and serving the Greater Sacramento area. This Federally Qualified Health Center provides comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to underserved and multicultural communities. With a strong infrastructure and collaborative leadership, this organization is dedicated to quality outcomes and accessible care for all.

Position Overview

As the Associate Medical Director of Family Practice, you will blend hands-on patient care with meaningful clinical oversight and team development. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, you'll support provider performance, optimize workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining an active clinical panel. Your role will involve mentoring colleagues and driving clinical excellence in a community-based setting.

Position Highlights

✓ Full-time leadership position with no weekend shifts

✓ Opportunity to impact clinical outcomes and care systems

✓ Collaborative environment focused on quality care and access

✓ Active role in mentoring and developing healthcare teams

✓ Involvement in strategic initiatives and policy refinement

✓ Supportive executive leadership team

✓ Culturally sensitive, patient-centered care delivery

✓ Emphasis on clinical excellence and innovation

Compensation & Benefits

  • $230,880 – $300,144 annual compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs
  • 403(b) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
  • Up to four weeks PTO in year one, plus seven paid holidays and one floating holiday
  • Annual CME reimbursement plus paid CME time
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year after one year of service
  • Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Malpractice and tail coverage provided

    • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with a passion for leadership and patient care. You have at least three years of outpatient primary care experience, preferably in an FQHC setting, and possess strong leadership or supervisory experience. You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering culturally sensitive care.

    Next Steps

    If you're ready to advance your career in a leadership role that blends clinical excellence with administrative impact, we encourage you to apply today. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so submit your application soon to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $230k–$300k
    Median family medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
    $250,000
    96 openings with a range
    Median midpoint in California
    $265,000
    13 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See family medicine physician salary by state →

    About family medicine physician jobs

    Family medicine is the most-recruited physician specialty in the country and one of the few where the candidate has most of the leverage. Fewer residents choose it each year while primary care demand keeps growing, so organizations compete on schedule, panel size, loan repayment, and support rather than salary alone. The openings on our board come from outpatient groups, community health centers, rural programs, and health system networks, and every one of them is a search an employer has hired us to fill.

    Read the full family medicine physician job guide →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Associate Medical Director position in Sacramento, California still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
    What does this family medicine physician job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $230k–$300k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 96 current family medicine physician openings nationwide is $250,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in California?
    To practice in California you'll need an active California medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through California's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.

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    Posted 7/7/2026