Medical Director/Provider

Medical Director & Clinical Provider | $30,000 Medical Director Stipend

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics – Susanville, California

Position Summary

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (NRHC) is seeking an experienced FNP, MD, or DO to provide patient care while also serving as the organization’s Medical Director.

The Medical Director role is not a standalone position. The selected candidate will be hired into a clinical provider position based on their license and specialty, with Medical Director responsibilities added to that role.

Approximately 20% of the position will be dedicated to Medical Director responsibilities, with the remaining time focused on patient care. The Medical Director role comes with an additional $30,000 annual stipend on top of the compensation for the underlying clinical position.

Medical Director Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership across NRHC and work closely with the CEO, clinical leadership, and providers. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting quality, safe, and consistent patient care across the organization

• Providing clinical guidance and support to NRHC providers

• Helping develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and standards of care

• Participating in quality improvement, risk management, and peer review activities

• Supporting provider onboarding, credentialing, privileging, and ongoing performance

• Assisting with clinical concerns, patient-care issues, and provider communication

• Supporting compliance with federal, state, and FQHC requirements

• Serving as a clinical voice on the leadership team

• Continuing to provide patient care as an FNP, MD, or DO

Compensation and Benefits

• Family Nurse Practitioner: $128,000–$168,000 annually

• Physician (MD/DO): Starting range of $200,000–$269,000 annually, with higher compensation ranges available for certain specialties

• Additional $30,000 annual Medical Director stipend

• Approximately 20% protected time for Medical Director responsibilities

• Sign-on bonus based on the underlying clinical position and eligibility

• Relocation assistance up to $10,000

• 40 hours of paid CME time annually

• $2,000 annual CME allowance

• Health and retirement benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional liability coverage

• Federal and state loan-repayment programs may be available

Physician compensation will be based on specialty and experience. Higher salary ranges apply to certain specialties, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine with Obstetrics, and OB/GYN.

About NRHC

NRHC is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that has served Lassen County and the surrounding area for nearly 50 years. We are the largest provider of outpatient healthcare services in Lassen County, with clinics in Susanville and Westwood.

Life in Susanville

Susanville is a rural Northern California community surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests, and trails. The area offers year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. Susanville has the close-knit feel of a small town, where healthcare providers become part of the community.