Arc Health

Medical Director – Locum-to-Perm | \$150/hr | Porterville, CA | Tribal Health Leadership

Porterville, CA

$135-165/hour
locum tenens
Inpatient and outpatient

Job Highlights

  • Long Term Assignment
  • 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