Family Medicine Physician | Outpatient Primary Care | Underserved Community | CA
Updated 10/25/26
Los Angeles, California, United States
Physician
Family Practice-Without OB
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive, patient centered primary care to individuals and families across all ages. This opportunity is ideal for a physician who is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and serving diverse and underserved communities.
The physician will play a central role in coordinating care, managing acute and chronic conditions, supporting high risk patients, and working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. The position also offers opportunities for clinical leadership, staff supervision, quality improvement, and community health initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive family medicine and primary care services to patients of all ages
• Deliver preventive, wellness, acute illness, and chronic disease management
• Obtain and review medical histories and patient information
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Develop diagnostic plans and order appropriate testing
• Interpret examination findings, laboratory results, and diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Determine the need for specialty consultations and coordinate referrals
• Provide ongoing continuity of care to assigned patients
• Coordinate medical care across internal and external specialties
Care Management
• Support patients with chronic conditions in navigating appropriate healthcare and social services
• Identify and manage high risk patients to reduce hospital and emergency department utilization
• Maintain care management registries for high risk patients
• Develop and monitor individualized care plans
• Communicate regularly with the primary care team regarding high risk patients
• Support health education, preventive medicine, behavioral health, and community health initiatives
• Ensure communication with patients is culturally and linguistically appropriate
Leadership & Team Collaboration
• Supervise assigned medical staff, nurses, and medical technicians
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to clinical professionals and students
• Participate in departmental meetings, PCMH team meetings, and clinical huddles
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Support quality assurance, quality improvement, and peer review activities
• Participate in special projects and clinical initiatives
• Assist with clinical policies, procedures, supplies, and equipment needs when applicable
Documentation & Patient Education
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation
• Obtain and update patient histories and clinical information
• Provide medication information and education for new prescriptions
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and disease management
• Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and organizational standards
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree from an approved medical school or osteopathic school
• Completion of an appropriate Family Medicine residency
• Board certification or eligibility through an applicable recognized medical board
• Active California Medical Board license
• Experience practicing in an FQHC or similar setting serving diverse, uninsured, and underserved populations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and external partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, and clinical protocols
Special Requirements
• Valid California Driver License
• Reliable automobile for work related travel
• Required automobile insurance coverage
• Willingness to complete required criminal background screening
• Annual TB clearance
• Physical clearance as required
• Compliance with applicable COVID vaccination requirements
Working Hours
• Outpatient primary care schedule
• Patient care, care coordination, team meetings, and administrative responsibilities
• Schedule may include community based activities and work related travel as required
Skills
• Comprehensive Primary Care
• Preventive Medicine
• Acute Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Care Coordination
• Patient Education
• Medication Management
• Behavioral Health Integration
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
• High Risk Patient Management
• EHR Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• PCMH Principles
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Clinical Leadership & Supervision
• Community Health
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