PHYSICIAN – INTERNAL MEDICINE / FAMILY MEDICINE
Foster City Medical Center
Foster City, California
$370,000–$425,000+ Earning Potential 16–19 Patients/Day No Nights No Weekends Minimal Call Epic + Abridge AI Scribe Physician-Owned Sutter-Affiliated Network Private Practice Autonomy
Join One of the Fastest-Growing Physician-Owned Primary Care Groups in the Bay Area
Foster City Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our rapidly growing physician-owned and physician-led primary care platform serving San Mateo County and the greater Bay Area.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician seeking the best of both worlds: the stability of an established practice combined with the autonomy, flexibility, and growth opportunities often unavailable in large health systems.
Enjoy the autonomy of private practice while benefiting from the resources, referral relationships, and infrastructure of a Sutter-affiliated network.
Our organization is expanding rapidly, with a new Daly City location opening soon and additional growth planned throughout the Bay Area. Physicians joining our team today will have the opportunity to grow alongside a thriving organization focused on long-term success, provider satisfaction, and exceptional patient care.
Top-tier compensation, sustainable patient volumes, modern AI-enabled workflows, and the autonomy of private practice—without the bureaucracy of a large health system.
WHY PHYSICIANS CHOOSE FOSTER CITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Competitive compensation package with realistic total earnings potential of $370,000–$425,000+ annually
- Guaranteed base salary of $300,000–$315,000
- Signing bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- No nights
- No weekends
- Minimal call responsibilities
- Private practice autonomy with clinical independence and flexibility
- Physician-owned and physician-led organization
- Access to infrastructure, resources, and specialist networks through our Sutter-affiliated network
- Sustainable patient volumes designed to support exceptional patient care without high-volume burnout
- Most physicians maintain a schedule of approximately 16–19 patients per day, allowing time for thoughtful, relationship-based care
- Typical schedule includes a mix of 15- and 30-minute appointments
- Flexible scheduling options that promote physician satisfaction and long-term career sustainability
- AI-powered clinical documentation using Abridge, helping physicians spend less time charting and more time caring for patients
- Epic electronic health record platform combined with Abridge AI documentation, helping physicians spend less time charting and more time focused on patient care
- Access to UpToDate, OpenEvidence, and other leading clinical decision-support tools
- Streamlined workflows and dedicated support staff designed to reduce administrative burden and improve work-life balance
- Collaborative team-based care model with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff working together to deliver exceptional patient care
- Dedicated clinical and administrative support designed to help manage patient communication, reduce inbox burden, and allow physicians to focus on patient care
- Robust onboarding and mentorship program designed to support both experienced physicians and those early in their careers
- Physicians have a meaningful voice in clinical operations, workflow design, and practice growth initiatives
- Direct access to physician leadership with the ability to rapidly implement improvements that benefit providers and patients
- Leadership opportunities available without the long timelines often required in large healthcare systems
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly expanding Bay Area healthcare organization
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
- Generous PTO plus paid holidays
ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Foster City Medical Center currently includes a growing team of six providers delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Primary Care and Urgent Care settings.
We are committed to creating an environment where providers can focus on practicing excellent medicine while being supported by efficient systems, strong clinical resources, and a collaborative team culture.
Our mission is to deliver outstanding patient care while building one of the premier independent primary care platforms in the Bay Area.
We proudly serve patients throughout Foster City, San Mateo, Burlingame, Belmont, Redwood City, Half Moon Bay, Daly City, and surrounding communities.
WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DIFFERENT
Unlike many large healthcare systems, our physicians enjoy a meaningful voice in clinical operations and practice growth while maintaining access to the resources and specialist network typically associated with larger organizations.
We believe physicians provide the best care when they are supported, respected, and empowered to practice medicine without unnecessary bureaucracy.
This position offers the rare combination of:
- Strong earning potential
- Excellent work-life balance
- Modern technology and AI-enabled workflows
- Clinical autonomy
- Sustainable patient volumes
- Rapid organizational growth
- Access to Sutter-affiliated resources and specialist networks
- Leadership opportunities
- Long-term career development
QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Interest or experience in Women’s Health preferred (no obstetrics required)
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply, especially Mandarin-speaking physicians
ABOUT FOSTER CITY
Located on the San Francisco Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Foster City offers an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools, waterfront recreation, outstanding dining, and convenient access to major technology and biotechnology employers.
Enjoy the benefits of practicing in one of California’s most desirable communities while maintaining easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the broader Bay Area.
Join a growing physician-led organization where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your career can grow alongside the practice.
No Recruiters Please.
Foster City Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $300,000.00 - $425,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
