Physician, Endocrinology

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Employer retirement match (50%)

Paid time off & holidays

Medical/dental/vision/LTD/Life

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego seeks an endocrinologist to join the El Cajon clinic team, providing comprehensive endocrine care in a busy FQHC setting. The role involves diagnosing and treating diabetes and thyroid conditions, collaborating with an integrated care team, and delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population.

The position offers a competitive salary range, sign-on incentives, and a robust benefits package, including malpractice coverage and loan repayment

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine.
• Board certified in Endocrinology.
• Current unrestricted medical license to practice in California, or ability to obtain.
• DEA license.
• Current American Heart Association CPR (BLS/ACLS) certification.
• Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis.
• Educate patients on health issues and self-management strategies.
• Work as part of an integrated health team to create ideal outcomes.
• Provide high quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population.
• Perform routine exams, screenings and common procedures.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests.
• Supervise and mentor Advance Practice Providers in a responsive manner.
• Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards.

Education

Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine

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 an Endocrinologist to join our team at El Cajon FHC. Located on Main Street in El Cajon, this clinic offers primary care, endocrinology, family medicine, vision, dental care, cardiology, physical rehabilitation, urgent care and a wide range of other services in East County.

Clinic Details

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm)
• Address: 525 E. Main Street El Cajon CA 92020
• Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/el-cajon-family-health-center/

Compensation And Benefits

• $300,000 - $345,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available)
• Sign-on Bonus and 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
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
• Relocation Assistance

Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis
• Educate patients on health issues and self-management strategies
• Work as part of an integrated heath team to create ideal outcomes
• Provide high 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
• Supervise and mentor Advance Practice Providers in a responsive manner
• 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, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool
• 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 medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification current
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine
• Board certified in Endocrinology
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain
• 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 is always welcome but not required

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:

$300,000.00 - $345,000.00

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.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.