Location & Practice Overview

This full-time primary care position is located in San Francisco, California, and is part of Altais Medical Group’s physician-led outpatient practice network.

Location San Francisco, California
Practice Type Physician-led primary care group
Setting Outpatient ambulatory clinic
Network Affiliation Altais Medical Group / Brown & Toland Physicians network

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients with undiagnosed symptoms, health concerns, and ongoing medical needs and develop appropriate care plans.
  • Conduct Annual Health Assessments and participate in Chronic Care Management for patients with chronic conditions.
  • Provide direct patient care, counseling, and education while supporting health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Coordinate care with other physicians, ancillary staff, and community resources; consult and refer when clinically indicated.
  • Document encounters and manage clinical workflows in the electronic health record.
  • Provide call coverage for assigned Brown & Toland members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, or participate in a call group.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements stated by the employer.

Residency
Successfully completed residency training in the specialty
Clinical Experience
Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience
Board Certification
Current board certification required
Licensure & Registrations
Active California medical license, NPI, and DEA registration, all in good standing
Preferred Experience
3 or more years of professional experience as a primary care physician; significant EHR experience, preferably Epic

Compensation & Benefits

Final starting salary depends on education, professional experience, qualifications, and skills relevant to the position.

  • Base salary: $250,000–$325,000 per year
  • Organization-wide benefits package and employee rewards programs

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Clinic Hours Regular weekly clinic schedule not specified in the posting
Call Coverage Required for assigned Brown & Toland members (24/7/365 or call-group participation)
Physical Environment Primarily sedentary office or desk-based clinical work

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The physician provides first-contact and continuing care for patients in an ambulatory primary care setting.

Care Setting Outpatient primary care clinic
Patient Needs Undiagnosed symptoms, health concerns, and ongoing medical needs
Focus Areas Preventive care and patients with chronic conditions

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position centers on comprehensive primary care that combines evaluation of undifferentiated problems, preventive services, and longitudinal management of chronic conditions.

Core Focus Comprehensive primary care for patients of varying complexity
Preventive Care Health maintenance, screening, and Annual Health Assessments
Chronic Disease Ongoing management of chronic conditions through structured care processes

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this specific position include its organizational model and network responsibilities.

  • Physician-led, team-based primary care model within Altais Medical Group
  • Call coverage responsibilities for assigned Brown & Toland members
  • Participation in clinical initiatives associated with BTHealth

About Altais Health Solutions

Altais Health Solutions supports physician-led organizations across California. Its affiliated groups include Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group, and Family Care Specialists. The organization focuses on providing clinical, technological, and practice-support resources so physicians can concentrate on patient care.

Organization Focus Support for physician-led medical groups and IPAs
Key Affiliates Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group, Family Care Specialists
Geographic Scope California

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a specific clinic address provided?
No. The employer posting lists San Francisco, California, but does not name a particular clinic address or suite.
How is call coverage arranged?
The physician must provide call coverage for assigned Brown & Toland members 24/7/365 or participate in a call group. Frequency of individual assignments and any separate call compensation are not specified in the posting.
Is Epic EHR experience required?
Significant EHR experience is preferred, with Epic noted as the preferred system. It is not listed as a mandatory requirement.
What screening is required for external hires?
External hires must pass a background check and drug screen. The employer also references consideration of applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Is board eligibility accepted instead of full certification?
No. The posting requires current board certification.

Primary Care Physician – San Francisco, CA

This full-time primary care physician role in San Francisco is based in Altais Medical Group’s physician-led outpatient model and carries call coverage obligations for assigned Brown & Toland members. The clinical work centers on first-contact evaluation, preventive services including Annual Health Assessments, and structured management of chronic conditions within a coordinated ambulatory setting. Candidates must have completed residency, hold current board certification, maintain an active California medical license with NPI and DEA registrations in good standing, and possess at least 1–2 years of clinical experience. Three or more years as a primary care physician and prior Epic EHR use are preferred. Base compensation is set between $250,000 and $325,000 per year. The position offers a structured team environment that supports continuity of care and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Altais network in California.

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