Family Medicine Opening in Escondido, CA
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## Primary Care opening | Escondido, CA San Diego County — 31 Miles from San Diego, 100 Miles from Los Angeles ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Start date: immediate * Setting: 100% outpatient primary care * Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00a–5:00p plus one half day per week — 4.5 patient-facing days * Patient hours: 34 patient contact hours per week * Appointments: 15-minute follow-ups / 30-minute new patients and physicals * Patient volume: Average 18–23 appointments per day once up and running * Call: 2–4 times per year for the entire company — nurse triage system in place * Average 6 calls over a weekend shift and 2 calls during a weeknight on-call shift * After-hours call pay provided for shifts covered ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine Physician to join a collaborative outpatient primary care group in Southern California: * Join 4 physicians, 1 PA, and a team of MAs and LVNs * Group encourages in-office procedures and accommodates provider interests including dermatology * Nurse triage system minimizes after-hours call burden * Supportive, team-oriented environment ## Compensation & Benefits * $300,000 salary guarantee for first 2 years — productivity model thereafter * After-hours call pay for covered shifts * Medical insurance * Dental and vision insurance — 100% covered by employer * FSA and HSA options * 401(k) * 160 hours PTO — transitions to flexible time off plan upon move to productivity pay * Paid holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Voluntary short-term and long-term disability * Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance * CME allowance: $2,000/year (salaried) — $2,500/year (productivity) * One specialty society membership reimbursed (AAFP, ACP, AAP, or AMA) * Medical license fees, DEA renewals, and credentialing fees covered * Board certification and one recertification course covered ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine * Active California medical license or willingness to obtain ## About the Community – Escondido, California * Vibrant inland city in San Diego County — 31 miles from San Diego and 100 miles from Los Angeles * Perfect blend of suburban comfort and Southern California lifestyle * Home to the California Center for the Arts and a thriving local arts and dining scene * Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods throughout the region * Year-round sunshine and mild Mediterranean climate * Easy access to San Diego's world-class beaches, dining, and attractions * Close proximity to wine country including Temecula Valley * Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and exploring nearby mountains and beaches