STAFF PHYSICIAN

Comprehensive Community Health Centers; Highland Park (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee paid)

Life & AD&D insurance (employer paid)

401(k) with employer matching

PTO accrual + 10 holidays + wellness

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

FSA

Provider incentive program

Profit sharing program

HRSA loan repayment programs

Professional development

Job summary

Comprehensive Community Health Centers is seeking a Staff Physician to provide primary and preventive medical care in California. Responsibilities include stabilizing urgent cases, supervising mid-level providers, and serving as a medical leader in QA and education.

The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, with requirements including MD/DO, CA license, and board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency completed in a specialty.
• Board certification or board eligibility in specialty.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in California.
• Valid DEA registration.
• PALS or NRP, ACLS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to the patients of CCHC, including necessary functions for quality medical care.
• Stabilize and refer patients presenting with urgent needs, regardless of typical scope.
• Examine and treat patients assigned to other providers or assist in triage when needed.
• Complete patient charts to medical record standards and criteria.
• Assist in obtaining lab specimens when needed and perform related duties.
• Supervise mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) in the physician's specialty area.
• Serve as a preceptor for medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistant students and residents.
• Participate in on-call schedule and QA activities; provide ongoing medical leadership.

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)

Job description

STAFF PHYSICIAN JOB SUMMARY

Provides primary and preventive care by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and other disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to the patients of CCHC, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide quality medical care.
• Stabilize and refer patients presenting to office in need of urgent care, regardless of whether the patient falls within the category normally seen by that physician.
• Examine and treat any patient assigned to another provider or assist in triaging and rescheduling if that provider is unavailable.
• Complete patient charts according to the usual accepted standards of the medical practice and the specific requirements set forth by the medical record criteria.
• Assist in obtaining lab specimens from patients when difficulties arise.
• Complete administrative projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Maintain a medical license, board certification, or admitting privileges at the hospital to which patients are admitted.
• Participate in the on‑call schedule as set forth by the Medical Director.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the physician’s specialty area.
• Serve as preceptor for medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistant students, and residents as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Adhere to all of the medical office’s policy and procedure manuals.
• Act as supervisory physician for the mid‑level providers regarding clinical issues and State regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance activities of the medical practice and assist with audits necessary to complete QA activities or specific program requirements.
• Provide continual advice to administration regarding issues that may impact the practice.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Medical Director.

Patient Interaction Expectations

• Greet patients before they greet you.
• Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient.
• Personalize interactions with each patient.
• Explain to each patient the process of care.
• Provide patients with updates throughout their visit.

Pay Rate

$300k–$330k annually.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% employer‑paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for employees
• 100% employer‑paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual, 10 Paid Holidays, and a Wellness Day Off
• Malpractice coverage
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Fringe Marketplace Stipend
• Optional Supplemental Insurance
• Participation in CCHC’s company‑wide Profit Sharing Program (eligible employees)
• Participation in CCHC’s Provider Incentive Program
• Eligibility to participate in HRSA Loan Repayment Programs
• Professional development and opportunities for internal growth and advancement

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
• Completion of an accredited residency.
• Board certification or board eligible in specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice within California.
• Valid DEA.
• PALS or NRP, ACLS may be required.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the ULAC Fair Chance Ordinance, we will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a candidate has received a copy of their background check report. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information, please refer to LA County Fair Chance Hiring.