Family Physician/Advanced Practice Clinician

Open Door Community Health Centers•Ferndale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) is seeking a dedicated Family Physician or Advance Practice Physician to join our team at Ferndale Community Health Center, located in the heart of the Eel River Valley in beautiful Ferndale, California. This mission-driven organization has been serving Humboldt and Del Norte counties for over 50 years, offering team-based, integrated care with a focus on work-life balance, professional development, and loan repayment eligibility. The clinic provides a full range of outpatient primary care services, emphasizing long-term patient relationships and community connection. ODCHC is recognized as one of the best places to work in Humboldt County, offering comprehensive benefits and paid training for many entry-level positions.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to providing equitable, patient-centered care.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to serve patients with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and respect.
Completion of an accredited Medical School and Family Medicine Residency (for Physician).
Current California Medical License (MD or DO) (for Physician).
Board Certification in Family Medicine (for Physician).
Current DEA License and CPR Certification (for Physician).
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (for APC).
Credentialed through the American Nurses Association or Physician Assistant Association (for APC).
Current California medical license (NP or PA) (for APC).
Current Board Certification (for APC).
Current DEA License and CPR Certification (for APC).

Nice To Haves

Supervise and mentor Advanced Practice Clinicians and students when requested.
Participate in after-hours call rotation and community engagement efforts.
Consult and collaborate with physician supervisors as needed.
Mentor peers and precept students when requested.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient histories and comprehensive physical examinations.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Formulate individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
Educate patients and families on preventive health, lifestyle, and chronic disease management.
Collaborate with behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy teams to ensure integrated care.
Participate in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and provider meetings.
Supervise and mentor Advanced Practice Clinicians and students when requested.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in after-hours call rotation and community engagement efforts.
Consult and collaborate with physician supervisors as needed (for APCs).
Develop and coordinate individualized care plans (for APCs).
Provide patient education on disease prevention and wellness (for APCs).
Participate in quality improvement, required trainings, and peer review (for APCs).
Mentor peers and precept students when requested (for APCs).
Participate in after-hours call rotation and site committees as needed (for APCs).