Physician - Family Medicine

HEALTH AND LIFE ORGANIZATION INC • Sacramento, CA

11d • $243,000 - $325,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to individuals and families across their lifespan. The physician assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic conditions; provides preventive screenings and care; prescribes medications within the scope of practice; and develops individualized treatment plans. The role collaborates with healthcare professionals and support staff to coordinate care, improve outcomes, and ensure continuity of services. It supports HALO’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective healthcare to underserved and vulnerable populations.

The position is full-time, regular, and onsite in a healthcare setting. It reports to the Medical Director and has a stated salary range of $243,000–$325,000 per year. The position requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting, and health screening.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school, or equivalent recognized qualifications.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Current and unrestricted California physician and surgeon license.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe or handle controlled substances within the authorized scope of practice, as applicable under state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of family medicine, preventive medicine, evidence-based clinical practice, common acute and chronic conditions, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, medication management, pharmacology, prescribing requirements, California scope-of-practice requirements, and healthcare regulations.
• Ability to assess complex medical needs and make sound clinical decisions; recognize changes in patient condition and determine appropriate interventions.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships and provide empathetic, culturally responsive, equitable care to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective, clear, and professional communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and use electronic health record systems.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, ethical conduct, safety, and continuous quality improvement; ability to protect sensitive information and follow HIPAA and other privacy requirements.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, recognize safety risks, and report incidents appropriately.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of EHR systems and standard office and clinical equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing responsibilities, and support patient flow in a busy clinic.
• Reliability, accountability, sound judgment, and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to work respectfully and professionally with people of diverse races, ethnicities, national origins, languages, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to perform the position’s physical functions, including prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work; frequent hand and finger use; reaching and bending; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 25 pounds, as applicable.
• Visual and auditory abilities sufficient to perform job-related tasks and communicate effectively.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings and organizational employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in primary care, an outpatient clinic, a community health center, or a similar healthcare setting.
• Experience using electronic health records and standard clinical equipment.
• Experience managing acute and chronic conditions and providing preventive healthcare.
• Experience serving diverse and underserved patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical examinations, health assessments, and patient consultations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and common medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide preventive care, including routine physical examinations, health screenings, immunizations, and patient education.
• Manage common chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of licensure and applicable laws and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical studies.
• Identify urgent and emergent conditions and arrange appropriate stabilization, treatment, or referral.
• Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within training and clinical privileges.
• Maintain appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, behavioral health providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, preventive health, and disease management; encourage shared decision-making.
• Support referrals, transitions of care, and follow-up services, and work with care management and outreach teams for patients with complex needs.
• Recognize and address barriers to healthcare access, including language, transportation, cultural differences, and socioeconomic factors.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records in the electronic health record system, including documentation supporting continuity of care, billing, and regulatory compliance.
• Comply with applicable laws, professional standards, clinical protocols, organizational policies, HIPAA, and other privacy and security requirements.
• Support healthcare program, payer, quality, and regulatory requirements, including audits.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, chart review, patient safety, and preventive care initiatives; monitor outcomes and identify opportunities to improve care and patient experience.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, and patient safety protocols, and report safety concerns, adverse events, and potential compliance issues.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team, coordinate care with medical support staff, and provide clinical guidance within the scope of responsibility and organizational policies.
• Participate in staff education, clinical training, mentorship, meetings, case consultations, and continuing medical education activities as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct and respectful communication with patients, coworkers, visitors, and external partners.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position, qualifications, and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, life, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Paid time off, including sick, vacation, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Six paid holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Gym membership allowance.
• Telemedicine program.
• Legal and identity shield.
• Continuing education allowance and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree