Family Medicine Physician (Arabic, Farsi or Pashto)

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

8d•$290,000 - $335,000

About The Position

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 seeking a Family Practice Physician to join our team at El Cajon Family Health Center. This clinic is one of our largest integrated health facilities and offers our widest array of care. Due to the needs of the patient populations at this location, we are seeking a bilingual physician who can provide care in Arabic, Farsi or Pashto. Clinic Details Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm) Address: 525 E. Main Street El Cajon CA 92020 Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/el-cajon-family-health-center/ More about FHCSD: https://www.youtube.com/@FHCSD Compensation and Benefits $290,000 - $335,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available) Sign-on Bonus and up to $50,000 in Annual Incentives Free Malpractice Insurance CME Credit and Time Off NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Relocation Assistance

Requirements

Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine
Board certified or board eligible in a primary care field
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain
DEA license
Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
Second language fluency Arabic, Farsi, or Pashto

Nice To Haves

Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population
Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests
Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists
Supervise and mentor Advance Practice Providers in a responsive manner
Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed
Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards
Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool
Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner
Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program
Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics
Participate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely manner
Must keep medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification current
Perform other duties as assigned