Family Medicine Faculty

Core Faculty Physician – Family & Community Medicine Residency Program

Join Onvida Health’s expanding Family & Community Medicine Residency Program in Southwest Arizona.

This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified Family Medicine physician seeking a hospital-employed faculty role that combines outpatient patient care, resident education, and mentorship. You will practice within a supportive academic and clinical environment with strong specialty access and systemwide resources, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while helping develop the next generation of physicians.

About the Position

• Full-time, hospital-employed position.
• Outpatient-focused faculty role structured as a 60/40 FTE split across patient care, resident precepting, and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain your own panel of patients while participating in resident education and mentorship.
• Collaborate with an experienced GME team of physicians, coordinators, and support staff.
• J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• American Board Certified in Family Medicine.
• Three years of Family Medicine experience preferred.
• Previous residency program leadership or faculty experience preferred.
• Commitment to resident education, mentorship, and community-focused care.

About Our Family & Community Medicine Residency Program

• Established in July 2013, Onvida Health’s Family & Community Medicine Residency Program is a three-year program that has earned the highest level of accreditation from the ACGME.
• The program began with four residents and has grown to 32 residents.
• We welcome 10 PGY-1 residents annually and plan to continue expanding the program.
• Residency interviews are conducted from October through January each year, allowing the program to thoughtfully recruit future physicians committed to community-focused care.
• Our Sports Medicine Fellowship, established in 2019, graduates one fellow annually.
• The program benefits from academic affiliations and support from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Scottsdale.

About Onvida Health

• Fully engaged clinical partner in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
• Epic electronic health record system.
• Comprehensive services ranging from inpatient hospitalist care to more than 35 outpatient clinics across a wide variety of specialties.
• Collegial medical staff comprising more than 450 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
• Supportive leadership structure that includes dedicated Physician Vice Presidents, clinical chairs, and medical directors.
• Continued organizational growth, including a planned microhospital in San Luis, Arizona, scheduled to open in early 2027.

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• wRVU productivity incentive.
• Faculty stipend.
• Annual quality incentive compensation.
• Sign-on stipend.
• Relocation stipend.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and identity protection.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• 35 days of paid time off annually, equivalent to 280 hours.
• Six paid holidays annually, based on an eight-hour day.
• Up to $5,000 in annual CME reimbursement.
• Up to $2,500 annually for professional fees, licensure, and DEA expenses.
• 401(k) plan with employer match of up to 5%.
• 457(b) retirement savings plan.
• Lifestyle spending account of $800 annually for eligible expenses such as gym memberships, fitness equipment, wellness services, technology, and more.
• Annual wellness incentive of $250 and access to a comprehensive wellness program.

About Our Hospital

Onvida Health is an award-winning, 430-bed, Medicare-certified acute care hospital staffed by skilled healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient- and family-centered care.

We are the only full-service acute care hospital of our size between San Diego and Phoenix. Onvida Health serves approximately 217,000 year-round residents, with an additional 100,000 seasonal residents joining the community during Yuma’s mild winter months.

Why Choose Onvida Health?

• Innovative, quality-focused healthcare organization.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Strong, supportive physician leadership.
• Deep commitment to teaching, education, and professional development.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Growing network of outpatient clinics and services.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, residents, and the surrounding community.

Why Choose Yuma?

• Warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth community.
• Affordable cost of living.
• Known as the sunniest place on Earth, with approximately 350 days of sunshine each year.
• Abundant year-round outdoor activities.
• Conveniently located less than three hours from both San Diego and Phoenix.
• Known as the winter vegetable capital of the world.
• Proud military community supported by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground.