At Northern Valley Indian Health, our message has always been clear. YourHealth Is Our Mission. At NVIH we have a culture based around prioritizing the health and well‑being of not just our patients and community members but our employees as well. From comprehensive insurance coverage, extensive paid time off, and numerous supplemental benefits, NVIH has consistently shown employees how we value their personal and professional well‑being. We are a growing organization but will always remain firm in our commitment to employee health and well‑being. If you are ready to be a part of our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Lead Physician - Outpatient Family Medicine Job Tracking ID : Job Location : Chico, CA Job Level : Any Level of Education : Job Type : Full-Time/Regular Date Updated : 04/28/2026 Years of Experience : Any Starting Date : Invalid Date Site : Chico East Avenue Inded Easy Apply : Yes Salary : $247,520.00 USD Annually - $384,800.00 USD Annually Job Description Outpatient Primary Care at Tribal/FQHC Clinic - Relocation & up to $125K Sign-On Bonus For Eligible New Hires! ***We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.*** As the Lead Medical Provider at our Chico, CA East Ave. Clinic you will provide out-patient medical services to assigned patients, as well as overall supervision to the other medical providers. Responsibilities Provide direct medical services to patients of all ages Provide consultation for mid-level medical providers as needed. Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical Department protocols, policies and procedures. Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community. Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.Work in conjunction with other Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine. Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Department. Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager. Administrative duties such as assist with approving paid time off for medical providers at designated site(s), be involved in recruiting efforts as appropriate, perform annual performance reviews of Medical providers at designated site(s) as assigned. Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues. Keep medical license, DEA registration and CPR certification current. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director. Qualifications Licensed California Physician (Board Certified in Family Practice preferred). Out-of-state license is accepted, but must be able to obtain California license within one year. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of primary care. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs. Current DEA registration. Current CPR card. Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Benefits Up to $125K sign-on bonus, plus relocation for eligible new hire Ample time for each patient appointment Outpatient only - No on-call or weekend work 401k with employer match Multiple loan repayment options Generous PTO accrual 14 paid holidays Dedicated time for administrative and supervision tasks Option for faculty appointment and student and resident teaching Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits Supplemental provider benefits including CME leave, CME funds, and license and DEA renewal fees Possibility for additional generous sign-on bonus through the local hospital Malpractice insurance included Location Chico, California, is a beautiful Northern California city which boasts: Two residency programs, in Family Medicine and Psychiatry Bidwell Park, one of the country’s largest city parks, which stretches for 11 miles into the foothills of the Sierras Lots of outdoor activities A Level II trauma hospital with an ER and a Labor & Delivery ward, staffed by hospitalists and laborists Median home value $450K EEO Statement Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Sections 472 & 473). In other than the preceding, NVIH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, NVIH prohibits discrimination on the basis of creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, in accordance with applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr