
Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access
MCHC Mckinleyville Open Door
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a Primary Care Physician to join our integrated care team at McKinleyville CHC, in McKinleyville, California.
Why Join Open Door?
Practice at McKinleyville Community Health Center – Open Door Community Health Centers
The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care for a panel of patients across the lifespan in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. Practicing to the full extent of their training and scope, the physician diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizes preventive care, and coordinates specialty services when needed. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician plays a critical role in improving access to high-quality healthcare for an underserved rural community, helping patients receive timely, comprehensive care close to home and reducing the need to travel outside the region for essential medical services.
McKinleyville, CA
Located in one of the largest communities in Humboldt County, McKinleyville offers a unique blend of rural and residential living with close proximity to coastal bluffs, the Mad River, and outdoor recreation. With strong community engagement and easy access to regional travel through the nearby airport, this site offers providers the opportunity to practice collaborative, relationship-centered care within a team-based model while serving a diverse and underserved population. Providers build meaningful, ongoing relationships with patients, supporting continuity and access to care across the community.
Education & Experience
Required Licensure & Certifications
Prior to employment, candidates must possess:
Comprehensive Benefits
Compensation: $$234,635.20 to $267,624.00
Make a Difference in a Community That Values You

Open Door Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system that provides quality care and health education to over 55,000 residents of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Open Door serves with a mission to provide high quality care to all regardless of financial, geographic or social barriers. Currently, the organization has 13 clinics as well as mobile dental and medical vans.
Through example, education, and participation in the healthcare community, Open Door seeks to promote the development of a healthcare system that meets the needs and enhances the health of all individuals in the region. In 2018, the 13-clinic system was one of 35 FQHCs in the country to be recognized by the federal government's Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Quality Leader.