Arc Health
Medical Director – Locum-to-Perm | \$150/hr | Porterville, CA | Tribal Health Leadership
Porterville, CA
Job Highlights
Medical Director – Locum-to-Perm Tule River Indian Health Center – Porterville, CA $150/hour | 3 days clinical / 2 days admin
Tule River Indian Health Center is seeking a Medical Director to lead our clinical team and provide patient care in a mission-driven, tribally operated health facility. This locum-to-perm opportunity offers the chance to combine hands-on medicine with strategic leadership.
Schedule:
- 3 days/week providing primary care services
- 2 days/week administrative, leadership, and quality improvement duties
Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care
- Oversee clinical operations, supervise providers, and ensure compliance with IHS, Medi-Cal, and Medicare standards
- Lead quality initiatives and develop measurable improvement metrics
- Collaborate with tribal leadership and community health partners
Requirements:
- MD or DO, Board-Certified/Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active CA license or eligibility to obtain
- Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience, prior leadership preferred
- Experience with quality improvement metrics a plus
Compensation:
- $150/hour
- Locum start with potential to transition to permanent
Apply Today: Email your CV to nekita.spicer@archealthjustice.com or message directly through Doximity to learn more. Position open until filled.
Compensation Details
$135-165/hour
Location Insights
A-
Access to Parks
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Commute
B
Public Schools
C+
Access to Restaurants
C
Cost of Living
Total Population
62,491
Median Rent
$1,086
Median Home Value
$246,900
Median Income
$55,785
Posted August 15, 2025