Medical - Physician (MD/DO)

San Diego American Indian Health Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego American Indian Health Center in San Diego, CA is seeking a staff physician to deliver primary care for refugees and immigrants within the refugee health program. You will perform initial medical assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique health needs of newcomers.

This role requires maintaining high professional standards, exercising independent judgment, and keeping accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory

Responsibilities

• Initial health assessments, develops care plans, collaborates with multidisciplinary team to address refugees' health needs.
• Comprehensive health assessments, history taking, physical exams, and necessary diagnostics for newly arrived refugees.
• Records patient medical history and examines physical condition to identify and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops individualized care plans and ensures timely follow-up care.
• Coordinates with public health officials, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address medical, psychological, and social needs of refugees.
• Keeps informed about current refugee health guidelines and best practices.
• Maintains accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Job description

San Diego American Indian Health Center, 2630 First Avenue, San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

We are an FQHC community health center dedicated to embodying the values central to American Indian cultures. This includes respect for our patients, acknowledgement of the whole person, and a focus on working together to ensure health for the individual, and therefore the community. We invite persons of all tribes, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to experience the comprehensive care we deliver and to contribute to the services we provide for children, youth, families, adults, and elders.

Diagnoses and treats a variety of diseases and injuries in general practice . As a staff physician you will have the authority and responsibility to contribute to and maintain an efficient, revenue-generating, dynamic medical

department. This role includes providing full-spectrum patient care with strong commitment to serving diverse communities and improving health outcomes for refugees through thorough medical assessment and follow-up care. Physician will provide initial medical care to the refugee health program and immigrants within 90 days of their arrival in the U.S. and continues to serve as primary care for medical care.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion, and independent judgment. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

• Conducts initial health assessments, develops care plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique health needs of refugees.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments of patients and newly arrived refugees, including history taking, physical examinations, and necessary diagnostic tests.
• Elicits and records information about a patient’s medical history.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
• Identify and manage acute and chronic health conditions, providing appropriate treatment and referrals as needed.
• Develop individualized care plans and ensure timely follow-up care.
• Coordinate with public health officials, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address the medical, psychological, and social needs of refugees.
• Stay informed about current guidelines and best practices in refugee health.
• Maintain accurate and up to date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards