Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Outpatient Primary Care

Family Health Centers of San Diego; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Malpractice Insurance

CME Credit & Time Off

Retirement Plan 50% match

PTO & Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide outpatient primary care at the Lemon Grove Family Health Center.

The role requires at least 2 years of outpatient primary care experience, California licensure, and current CPR/BLS/ACLS or equivalent credentials. Bilingual abilities and experience serving underserved populations are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in primary care in outpatient settings.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California.
• Current CPR/BLS/ACLS or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, caring medical services to a diverse patient population.
• Perform routine exams, screenings, and common procedures.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and point-of-care tests.
• Evaluate complex patients and refer to specialists as needed.
• Maintain complete documentation and compliance with EMR requirements.
• Attend mandatory meetings and participate in clinical outcomes programs.
• Collaborate with team and participate in on-call schedule.

Job description

Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured. With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well‑being of San Diego’s communities. We are currently seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA‑C) to provide outpatient primary care at Lemon Grove Family Health Center.

This location provides an array of high‑quality health care services, including prenatal and postnatal care, cancer screenings and general outpatient primary care.

Clinic Details

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30pm – 1:15pm)

Address: 7592 Broadway Lemon Grove CA 91945

Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/lemon-grove-family-health-center/

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population
• Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists
• Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards
• Comply with electronic medical record requirements
• Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
• Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost‑effective manner
• Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program
• Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
• Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
• Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics
• Participate in administrative duties and on‑call schedule in a timely manner
• Must keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in primary care in outpatient settings
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California DEA license
• Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
• Experience with underserved, low‑income, or homeless community members preferred
• Second language fluency, or experience with translation tools, desired not required

Compensation and Benefits

• $165,000 - $195,000
• Full Time Annually
• Sign‑on Bonus and Significant Annual Incentives
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• CME Credit and Time Off
• NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
• Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Relocation Assistance

More about FHCSD

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmCDgDhlems
• https://www.youtube.com/@FHCSD
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/fhcsd/
• https://www.fhcsd.org/about-us/

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobeneths.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high‑quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low‑income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country. Anti‑Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.