Family Medicine Physician

Samuel Staffing; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Staffing seeks a Family Practice Physician to join an interdisciplinary healthcare team in Southern California. The role involves comprehensive clinical care for a diverse patient population with flexible scheduling and possible evening/weekend shifts.

Requirements include MD/DO, California license, DEA, CPR/BLS, and Board status in Family Practice. The position emphasizes high-quality care, coordinated referrals, and CQI participation.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from accredited medical school; foreign grads must pass USMLE and complete US residency.
• Active California Medical License (M.D. or D.O.), DEA license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for acute and chronic illnesses to community standards; collect medical, social and developmental histories.
• Perform routine physical exams and immunizations; order and interpret labs and diagnostics as needed.
• Coordinate with specialists for high-risk or complex cases.
• Provide proactive case management with the healthcare team and offer clinical consultations.
• Ensure program compliance with clinic policies, CHDP and Managed Medical Care guidelines.
• Participate in CQI initiatives and triage prioritization to improve care quality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Family Practice Physician

Pay Rate: $140.00 per hour

Locations (Southern California): Downtown Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Hawthorne, Harbor City, and Wilmington.

Schedule: Flexible (May require some evening and weekend shifts)

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and community-minded Family Practice Physician to join our dedicated interdisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive clinical care for a diverse patient population, working under the direction of the Medical Director to implement and maintain high-quality care programs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care: Management of all acute and chronic illnesses to community standards; obtain medical, social, and developmental histories.
• Preventative Health: Perform routine physical exams, administer immunizations, and initiate necessary laboratory exams or diagnostic studies.
• Specialist Coordination: Consult with and refer to appropriate specialists for high-risk or complex patient cases.
• Case Management: Provide proactive case management in collaboration with other healthcare team members and offer clinical consultations to fellow Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Medical Assistants.
• Program Compliance: Manage services in strict accordance with established clinic policies, procedures, and contracted health programs (including CHDP and Managed Medical Care guidelines).
• Quality Improvement: Exercise sharp judgment in establishing medical care priorities during triage situations and actively participate in Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) programs.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited university. (Foreign medical graduates must have passed all required USMLE exams and/or completed an accredited U.S. residency program).
• Licensure & Certifications: Active, unrestricted California Medical License (M.D. or D.O.), active DEA License, and a current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Board Status: Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Family Practice.
• Credentials: Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) prior to employment start date and have approved credentials with active Health Plans.
• Communication & Skills: Excellent communication and bedside manners. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Travel: Reliable transportation is required. Must be able to travel from facility to facility as needed, including up to 10% travel outside the immediate local area.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• OSHA Category 1: Position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• Mobility: The majority of the shift is non-sedentary. Requires the stamina to work in a busy clinic setting, maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, and frequently push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds (and occasionally up to 40 pounds).