Physician, Family Medicine

County of Ventura; California; On-site; USD 100,916 - 116,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Shared Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A local government health agency in California is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide medical services in ambulatory care facilities. Candidates must have a degree in Medicine, complete an ACGME-accredited residency, and hold a current state medical license. The role involves comprehensive patient care, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with care teams. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Current state medical license and DEA number required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, family-oriented clinical care for patients.
• Prescribe medications and treatment, monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Culturally sensitive clinical care

Diagnosis and treatment

Patient management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Medicine

ACGME-accredited residency program

Job description

Overview

Provide medical services involving examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients as Family Medicine physicians in ambulatory care facilities. The Primary Care Clinic Physician and the Per Diem Primary Care Clinic Physician are At-Will classifications that are exempt from the Civil Service Ordinance.

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Care Clinic Physician: Biweekly salary $9,042.72 – $10,474.31 (prorated based on hours worked biweekly).
• Per Diem Primary Care Clinic Physician: $560.00 per half-day of work.
• Benefits include: General Salary Increase (GSI) of 4.0% effective Oct 12, 2025, and 3.5% effective Oct 11, 2026; Bilingual Incentive up to $1.32 per hour; Loan Repayment Programs; 13 paid holidays per year (including two floating holidays); 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and 457 Plan with up to 3% match; health, dental, and vision insurance with a flexible credit allowance up to $25,558 annually; Flexible Spending Accounts; Pension Plan; professional memberships, disability plans, EAP, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness program.
• Check benefits flyer for Regular and Per Diem positions.

Our County and Community

Ventura County is located on California\'s "Gold Coast," between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara with a Mediterranean climate and high quality of life. The Health Care Agency Ambulatory Care department includes 34 clinics that provide outpatient health care services, from routine care to chronic conditions.

The Position

Provides medical services involving examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients as Family Medicine physicians in ambulatory care facilities.

Examples Of Duties

• Provides comprehensive, family-oriented, culturally sensitive clinical care for patients throughout the life cycle; collects medical histories, performs physical examinations, makes diagnoses, and treats patients.
• Prescribes medications and treatment, monitors progress, and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Immunizes patients against communicable diseases.
• Advises patients on evidence-based lifestyle changes and helps develop self-management goals.
• Coordinates with care team to provide high-quality patient care and meet treatment goals.
• Manage high volume of patients and adapt to changes and delays.
• Follow workflows to support quality improvement and patient access.
• Explain care plans clearly in verbal and written form.
• Advise nursing and staff on medication administration; issue physician orders.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as necessary; consult with other physicians and refer to specialists as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with policies.
• Keep problem and medication lists up to date; respond to portal messages and provide coverage when needed.
• Counsel patients and families about conditions; obtain informed consent for treatment.
• May participate in an on-call system; attend meetings and training as determined by Ambulatory Care administration.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain CME requirements.
• Administer first aid/CPR in emergencies; comply with medical laws (HIPAA) and mandated reporting for domestic violence and child abuse.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience: Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program; degree in Medicine; at least 3 years of residency training; current state medical license; DEA number; completion and passing of USMLE.

• Necessary Special Requirements: Meet Ventura County Medical Center Medical Staff Credentialing requirements; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.

Recruitment Process

If interested, please submit an online application at hr.ventura.org and attach your current CV and cover letter. CVs and cover letters will be reviewed weekly to determine eligibility. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. Background investigation may be required post-offer.

Contact for Further Information

For more information, contact Erin Niemi at [e-mail] or [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation.