Primary Care Physician - Ambulatory in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside

Overview

Job ID 37174628
Category Healthcare
Organization School of Medicine
Department Family Medicine Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $118,100 - $302,700
Date Posted May 7, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The University of California Riverside (UCR) Health is seeking primary care physicians (family medicine and internal medicine-pediatrics) to provide patient care in primarily community-based ambulatory clinical sites in Riverside County. The successful physician will embody clinical excellence and possess outstanding interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with patients and staff. The physician will be responsible for achieving quality and patient experience goals within a team-based care model.The successful candidate must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified and/or eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and UCR affiliated hospitals. The full salary range for the Primary Care positions are:-Associate Physician Diplomate (board certified + 1 year exp): $142,100 - $348,100; expected pay scale for this position is up to $260,000 annually.-Associate Physician (board eligible + 1 year exp); expected pay scale for this position is up to $240,000 annually.-Assistant Physician (board eligible); expected pay scale for this position is up to $220,000 annually.These annual rates are at 100% FTE appointment. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Must possess an M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree.	Required
Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.	Required

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
Completion of medical residency program.	Required
Candidates must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated sites/hospitals.	Required
A minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency.	Preferred
Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.	Preferred
Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care.	Preferred
Prior experience providing inpatient and/or outpatient care for adults and senior patients.	Preferred
Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams.	Preferred

License Requirements

License	Requirement
Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board.	Required
Maintenance of California Medical License	Required
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number	Required

Certification Requirements

Certification	Requirement
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to beginning employment.	Required
Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine or internal medicine–pediatrics as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists.	Required

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview