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Family Medicine Physician Payson Northern Arizona

Privia Health · Payson, AZ

Posted April 16, 2026

Payson, AZ · 111 West Cedar Lane, Payson, AZ, US, 85541

At Integrated Medical Services (IMS), you’ll find a close-knit, supportive environment—with colleagues who believe in true collaboration and a team of physician leaders driving innovation in patient care.

We are looking to add an BC Family Medicine physician to our physician-owned, multi-specialty group due to continued growth across the Valley. Whether you're seeking a role that supports work-life balance, leadership growth, or meaningful collaboration, we offer a space where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Why Physicians (and Their Families) Love IMS

  • Achieve a healthy work-life balance: Enjoy greater control over your practice with a flexible full-time schedule, including the option for a 4-day work week.
  • No evening or weekend obligations: Our endocrinologists have no inpatient obligations, affording exceptional balance and predictable hours.
  • Your success is in your hands: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long-term goals.
  • Partnership opportunity: We are a physician-owned and led enterprise offering a clear opportunity for practice partnership.
  • A "Newly Reborn" Culture: Join a team united by our core values of ONE (Ownership, Nobility, & Execution), where we navigate challenges together and embrace new technologies.
  • Patient-centered care: Focus on providing personalized, expert care through a highly integrated model that coordinates both primary and specialty services.
  • Physician-led and managed: Led by President Riyas Sumar, MD, we prioritize a culture where your contributions are recognized and your voice as a provider is heard.
  • Collaborative Network: 75+ highly skilled physicians and advance practice practitioners across 9 specialties—offering seamless cross-specialty collaboration and internal referrals.
  • Expansive Impact: Serving over 70,000+ unique patients across more than 23 locations in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and Northern Arizona.

Your Team + Your Choice

Join a collegial, supportive Primary Care department:

  • Robust Support Staff: Medical assistants, administrative professionals, APP's and dedicated scribes to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
  • Our Team: Our primary care department is comprised of 17 physicians, 15 nurse practitioners, and 4 physician assistants.

You’ll have the freedom to shape your practice:

  • Clinical Autonomy: Treat a wide range of conditions—including diabetes, thyroid issues, and obesity medicine—with the ability to tailor your practice to your specific interests.
  • Prime Locations: Practice in our modern, multispecialty offices in Payson, AZ.
  • Operational Ease: Focus on your patients while our administrative team handles the bureaucracy.
  • Professional Development: Engage in a vision to be recognized as the premier physician-led multispecialty group in the nation.

Our Community: Payson, AZ

90 miles north of Phoenix, Payson is nestled at the base of the majestic Mogollon Rim. Payson is far more than just a gateway to the outdoors—it’s a high-desert sanctuary where the air is crisp, the pines are tall, and the community spirit is as rugged as the landscape. Known as the "Center of the World" by locals (due to its central location in the state), Payson offers a refreshing escape from the desert heat at an elevation of 5,000 feet.

Why We Love It Here:

  • The "Adventure Capital": Whether you’re hiking the Highline Trail, fly-fishing in Christopher Creek, or exploring the Tonto Natural Bridge, your backyard is a 2.9-million-acre playground.
  • Four Seasons (The Gentle Way): Enjoy the luxury of distinct seasons without the extremes. Our summers are roughly 20°F cooler than Phoenix, and our winters bring just enough snow to be beautiful without being a burden.
  • Rich Heritage: Home to the world’s oldest continuous rodeo, Payson holds tight to its Western roots. You’ll find a culture that values self-reliance, neighborly help, and a slower pace of life.

The Lifestyle:

In Payson, the "rush hour" usually involves waiting for an elk to cross the road. Life here revolves around the outdoors and community gatherings. From the vibrant Main Street shops and local eateries to the bustling Green Valley Park—which hosts free summer concerts and fishing derbies—there is a palpable sense of belonging.

Integrated Medical Services is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a national physician organization with more than 5,300+ providers with over 1,300+ locations in multiple states. Through high-performance physician groups, accountable care organizations, and population health management programs, Privia works in partnership with health plans, health systems and employers to better align reimbursements to quality and outcomes.

Contact:

Lisa Freda

VP, Provider Recruitment

Privia Medical Group

Call or Text: 517.307.2484

Employer

Privia Health

Privia Health elevates the patient-provider relationship by delivering tools, talent, and technology built to transform healthcare. Our proven, physician-focused platform is designed to reduce unnecessary costs, achieve better outcomes, and improve patient health and provider well-being.

We meet providers where they are in their volume-to-value journey so that — together — we can advance care for patients. We partner with payers, health systems, and employers to better align reimbursements with quality, outcomes, and performance.

Preserve autonomy, remain competitive, and reduce administrative burden to spend more time focused on patients.

Livability

16,494
Payson population
$473K
Avg 3-bedroom home
72° / 49°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Scottsdale
47.4 mi
Pop. 242,169
Fountain Hills
48.0 mi
Pop. 23,768
New River
48.4 mi
Pop. 18,365
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Gila County
—
Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$473K
Avg 3-bedroom home
—
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
72° / 49°
Avg high / low
12.98 in
Yearly rainfall
311
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 85541
22,951
Total residents
11,285
Male residents
11,666
Female residents
Age distribution
total
22,951
0-9
2,102
10-19
1,741
20-29
1,952
30-39
2,029
40-49
1,443
50-59
2,380
60-69
5,387
70-79
3,808
80+
2,109
Ethnicity
White
20,401
Black Or African American
113
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
267
Asian
197
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
15
Other
571
Two Or More
1,387
Source: US Census Bureau
8
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) 66.17 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) 65.46 mi
Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport (FLG) 66.18 mi
Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) 68.30 mi
Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) 76.42 mi
Source: FAA database