Physician, Older Adult Services

Family Health Centers of San Diego; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 290,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

50% employer retirement match

Free malpractice insurance

CME credit and time off

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego seeks a dedicated MD physician to join the Main on Mollison Family Health Center in El Cajon, CA. The role focuses on outpatient primary care for older adults and vulnerable communities, aligning with our mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care.

The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on, and comprehensive benefits, including retirement matching, malpractice coverage, CME credits, PTO, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited medical school (MD).
• Board certification or eligibility in a primary care field.
• Current unrestricted medical license in California or ability to obtain.
• DEA license current.
• CPR/BLS required (or related advanced life support).
• Experience with underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate medical care to a diverse patient population.
• Perform routine exams, procedures and screenings.
• Order/interprete labs, imaging, and point-of-care tests.
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to specialists as needed.
• Complete all documentation per departmental standards and EMR requirements.
• Attend mandatory meetings and participate in clinic operations and on-call duties.

Skills

Patient care

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD

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 searching for a Physician to join our team at our newest clinic, Main on Mollison Family Health Center. This location will specialize in providing older adult services and outpatient primary care to the elderly members of the east county community.Clinic DetailsHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm (close for lunch)Address: 230 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/main-on-mollison-family-health-center/Compensation and BenefitsAnnual salary range of $290,000 to $335,000Sign-on Bonus and Annual IncentivesRetirement Plan with 50% Employer MatchFree Malpractice InsuranceCME Credit and Time OffNHSC Loan Repay EligibilityPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceRelocation AssistanceDuties and ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient populationPerform routine exams, common procedures and screeningsOrder and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care testsEvaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialistsExercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if neededComplete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standardsComply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic poolAttend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reportsUse resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective mannerParticipate in Clinical Outcomes ProgramMaintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patientsObtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reportsWork toward meeting organizational targets for all metricsParticipate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely mannerMust keep medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification currentPerform other duties as assignedRequirements:Doctorate from an accredited school of medicineBoard certified or board eligible in a primary care fieldCurrent unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtainDEA licenseCurrent American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation TrainingExperience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferredSecond language fluency in desiredMore about FHCSD:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmCDgDhlemshttps://www.youtube.com/@FHCSDhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fhcsd/https://www.fhcsd.org/about-us/We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:$290,000.00 - $335,000.00Information 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.