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Primary Care Physician (Internal or Family Medicine) - Per Diem

Alameda Health · Hayward, CA

Posted October 2, 2026

Hayward Wellness · 664 Southland Mall, Hayward, CA, US, 94545

Summary

Hayward Wellness Center, part of Alameda Health System, is an outpatient center that serves a diverse patient population in Hayward, CA. As a provider of care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay for services, we provide quality, accessible care to our community's most vulnerable patients. Hayward Wellness Center offers full scope adult, pediatric, primary care, women's health services, including gynecology, family planning, obstetric, and prenatal care. We also provide specialty care including orthopedics, optometry, endocrine, rheumatology, and podiatry. We have an on-site lab, behavioral health therapy, nutrition services, and case management. Our providers and staff are dedicated to our patients and would love to welcome others who share our mission!

We are currently recruiting for Services As Needed (per diem) family or adult medicine physicians to join our team. SANs support our primary care providers with coverage and same-day needs.

Job Summary: Under direction, provides professional medical services to patients at the Alameda Health System hospitals and clinics. Assists in the administrative and professional direction of a medical specialty service. Provides consultative services in their specialty. Assigned as an administrative and professional assistant to the chief of a specialty service and when specifically assigned, may relieve the chief of service in their absence. May directly supervise Physician I level. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Cares for patients in a compassionate, culturally competent, and patient centered manner.

2. Participates in the supervision of Mid-level Practitioners/Certified Nurse Midwives in assigned clinical area.

3. Practices evidence based medicine and is up to date with current standards of care.

4. Provides cost effective care; manages time and patient flow well when providing direct care to patients and following up on patient related work.

5. Stays current with patient care responsibilities. (e.g. lab results, medication refills, and radiology reports, relevant to his/her patients).

6. Takes initiative to work well with the clinical team (including Medical Assistants, Clerks, Health Educators, Panel Managers, Nurses and Pharmacy staff, Leaders, etc.to improve quality of care and service delivery.

7. Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: Completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI-Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).; Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association or PALS or ACLS; a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a current valid license to practice medicine in the state of California, AND Board Certification or be Board Eligible in area of specialty.; Board Certification must be completed within three years of the date of hire. Applicants holding a California Postgraduate Training License may apply, but must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the state of California in order to begin working.

Pay Rate: $153.57 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Additional Information

Note: Cares for patients in a compassionate, culturally competent, and patient-centered manner. Practices evidence-based medicine and is up to date with current standards of care. Provides cost effective care; manages time and patient flow well when providing direct care to patients and following up on patient-related work. Stays current with patient care responsibilities (e.g. lab results, medication refills, and reports relevant to their patients). Takes initiative to work well with the clinical team including (Medical Assistants, Clerks, Health Educators, Panel Managers, Nurses and Pharmacy staff, Leaders, etc.) to improve quality of care and service delivery. See 10 patients per half day. flexible shifts.

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: Completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI-Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).; Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association or PALS or ACLS; a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a current valid license to practice medicine in the state of California, AND Board Certification or be Board Eligible in area of specialty.; Board Certification must be completed within three years of the date of hire. Applicants holding a California Postgraduate Training License may apply, but must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the state of California in order to begin working.

Employer

Alameda Health

Alameda Health System is the East Bay's public health care system, caring for the communities of Alameda County since 1864. Guided by our mission — Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All — we provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care to everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of social or financial barriers.

Our integrated system includes five hospitals and four wellness centers with more than 800 beds and 1,000 physicians: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland, the region's Level I Trauma Center and a nationally respected teaching hospital; Alameda Hospital; San Leandro Hospital; John George Psychiatric Hospital; and Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness, along with our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and the Eastmont, Hayward, Highland and Newark Wellness centers.

Physicians and advanced practice providers at Alameda Health System practice medicine that matters. You will care for a diverse, clinically complex patient population, teach and learn alongside residents and medical students, and work in collaborative teams that are committed to eliminating health disparities. Our hospitals are recognized for quality — including Get With The Guidelines® awards from the American Heart Association and an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade at Alameda Hospital — and we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, CME support and the chance to live and work in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Livability

159,201
Hayward population
$871K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
San Francisco
19.8 mi
Pop. 3,364,862
San Jose
27.2 mi
Pop. 1,771,563
Concord
24.5 mi
Pop. 525,233
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Alameda County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$871K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,662
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 94545
33,700
Total residents
17,504
Male residents
16,196
Female residents
Age distribution
total
33,700
0-9
3,454
10-19
2,900
20-29
4,569
30-39
5,288
40-49
4,180
50-59
4,871
60-69
4,791
70-79
2,248
80+
1,399
Ethnicity
White
5,791
Black Or African American
2,459
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
408
Asian
14,165
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
606
Other
6,649
Two Or More
3,622
Source: US Census Bureau
29
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
49
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
30
Transit Score — Some Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) 8.33 mi
San Carlos Airport (SQL) 10.76 mi
Buchanan Field (CCR) 25.12 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) 51.53 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 71.50 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) 73.64 mi
Source: FAA database