Family Practice Physician - California
Position Highlights:
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
Los Angeles County, CA
Position Highlights
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule with flexibility for .75+ FTE or a 4-day work week; call is light at approximately 2 weeks per year and can be taken remotely.
- Desirable Practice Setting: Join a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving over 14,000 patients annually across multiple Los Angeles County locations, offering primary care, HIV care, dental, behavioral health, PrEP, and more, all under a comprehensive medical-home model.
- Ideal Work Environment: A manageable outpatient volume of approximately 18 patients per day, supported by a collaborative team of physicians, NPs, and PAs, with eClinicalWorks EMR and standard clinical equipment.
- Favorable Call Schedule: Minimal call responsibility; about 2 weeks per year, taken remotely.
- Culture & Support: A mission-driven, socially conscious practice with deep roots in LGBTQ+ health and HIV care, backed by an experienced leadership team and a strong multidisciplinary support staff.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Excellent fit for new graduates coming out of HIV/addiction medicine or community health fellowships, with room to grow clinical expertise in HIV management and LGBTQ+ community care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Starting Base salary range of $275,000–$325,000, or DOE.
- Generous Performance Bonus: Up to $20,000 annually through a quarterly productivity incentive, plus a bilingual pay differential of +$1.00/hour.
- Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with 6% salary match; malpractice insurance (including tail coverage) and licensing/credentialing fees fully reimbursed for full-time providers; hospital admitting privileges covered for eligible providers.
- Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Practice is a qualifying facility for Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Programs.
- Professional Development: $2,500 annual CME allowance plus 40 hours of CME time per year (prorated by FTE).
- Additional Perks: Four weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 11 paid holidays, and four personal days annually.
Qualifications
- Degree: MD preferred.
- Certifications: Active BLS certification required.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted California medical license and active, unrestricted DEA registration required.
- Skillset: Experience or strong interest in HIV management and LGBTQ+ community care preferred; addiction medicine background a plus.
- Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. New graduates with fellowship or relevant internship training in community health or addiction medicine are welcome to apply; candidates with prior experience are preferred but not required.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship considered for the right candidate.
About the Community
- Major Metro: Positions are based in Los Angeles County, one of the most diverse and culturally rich metro areas in the country.
- Lifestyle & Affordability: LA County offers year-round temperate weather, a wide range of neighborhoods and cost-of-living options, and an especially vibrant, well-established LGBTQ+ community.
- Prime Location: Sites are located throughout Los Angeles County, offering easy access to beaches, entertainment, dining, and the many distinct communities that make up the region.
- Community Attributes: A longstanding hub for LGBTQ+ culture and advocacy, with deep community ties, active civic engagement, and a rich network of nonprofit and public health resources.
- Vibrant Lifestyle: From coastal living in Long Beach to the heart of LA's cultural scene, providers can find a community setting that fits their lifestyle while doing mission-driven work.
Job Reference #: [FP 26920]
About the Community
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
Los Angeles County, CA
Position Highlights
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule with flexibility for .75+ FTE or a 4-day work week; call is light at approximately 2 weeks per year and can be taken remotely.
- Desirable Practice Setting: Join a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving over 14,000 patients annually across multiple Los Angeles County locations, offering primary care, HIV care, dental, behavioral health, PrEP, and more, all under a comprehensive medical-home model.
- Ideal Work Environment: A manageable outpatient volume of approximately 18 patients per day, supported by a collaborative team of physicians, NPs, and PAs, with eClinicalWorks EMR and standard clinical equipment.
- Favorable Call Schedule: Minimal call responsibility; about 2 weeks per year, taken remotely.
- Culture & Support: A mission-driven, socially conscious practice with deep roots in LGBTQ+ health and HIV care, backed by an experienced leadership team and a strong multidisciplinary support staff.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Excellent fit for new graduates coming out of HIV/addiction medicine or community health fellowships, with room to grow clinical expertise in HIV management and LGBTQ+ community care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Starting Base salary range of $275,000–$325,000, or DOE.
- Generous Performance Bonus: Up to $20,000 annually through a quarterly productivity incentive, plus a bilingual pay differential of +$1.00/hour.
- Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with 6% salary match; malpractice insurance (including tail coverage) and licensing/credentialing fees fully reimbursed for full-time providers; hospital admitting privileges covered for eligible providers.
- Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Practice is a qualifying facility for Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Programs.
- Professional Development: $2,500 annual CME allowance plus 40 hours of CME time per year (prorated by FTE).
- Additional Perks: Four weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 11 paid holidays, and four personal days annually.
Qualifications
- Degree: MD preferred.
- Certifications: Active BLS certification required.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted California medical license and active, unrestricted DEA registration required.
- Skillset: Experience or strong interest in HIV management and LGBTQ+ community care preferred; addiction medicine background a plus.
- Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. New graduates with fellowship or relevant internship training in community health or addiction medicine are welcome to apply; candidates with prior experience are preferred but not required.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship considered for the right candidate.
About the Community
- Major Metro: Positions are based in Los Angeles County, one of the most diverse and culturally rich metro areas in the country.
- Lifestyle & Affordability: LA County offers year-round temperate weather, a wide range of neighborhoods and cost-of-living options, and an especially vibrant, well-established LGBTQ+ community.
- Prime Location: Sites are located throughout Los Angeles County, offering easy access to beaches, entertainment, dining, and the many distinct communities that make up the region.
- Community Attributes: A longstanding hub for LGBTQ+ culture and advocacy, with deep community ties, active civic engagement, and a rich network of nonprofit and public health resources.
- Vibrant Lifestyle: From coastal living in Long Beach to the heart of LA's cultural scene, providers can find a community setting that fits their lifestyle while doing mission-driven work.
Job Reference #: [FP 26920]
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- (972) 421-8669Call the recruiter
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