Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Merced

Merced, CA

Build Your Practice Where Families Need You Most

Position Overview

Practice full-scope Family Medicine with OB in California's Central Valley, where your skills directly address a critical shortage of obstetric providers. Join a physician-owned group with 12 shareholders, enjoy a $275,000-$300,000 guaranteed base salary plus $174,000 in signing bonuses and recruitment grants, and access up to $300,000 in additional loan repayment through CalHealthCares. Deliver babies, build lasting patient relationships, and live 90 minutes from Yosemite with coastal California affordability.

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Healthcare System Overview

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Merced combines 150 years of community service with a modern 186-bed facility opened in 2010. As part of CommonSpirit Health, one of America's largest nonprofit systems, the hospital ranks in Healthgrades' top 5% nationally for patient safety. Joint Commission accreditation, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and a new Level 3 Trauma designation launching in 2026 demonstrate ongoing investment in expanding services for the Central Valley.

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Community Overview

Merced offers a rare balance in California, where your career stays connected while your life opens up. You live with space, short commutes, and real affordability, while Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, and the Bay Area remain within reach. With strong schools, a growing university presence, and a diverse, family-oriented community, Merced supports both professional purpose and long-term personal stability.

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