Primary Care Physician (Med/Peds)

Harbor Community Clinic•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Primary Care Physician (Med/Peds) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary and preventive care to patients across the lifespan as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role is uniquely qualified to treat both adult and pediatric populations, with patient mix determined by organizational and operational needs. Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting is preferred.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
Completion of accredited residency training
Active, unrestricted California Medical License
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Med/Peds), Family Medicine, or related primary care specialty
Current DEA registration
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Strong clinical skills across the lifespan (pediatric and adult populations)
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, interdisciplinary environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Clear all post offers, pre-employment background screening, and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a community health center or FQHC setting strongly preferred
Experience working with underserved populations highly desirable
Experience with electronic health records (e.g., eClinicalWorks) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations across all age groups
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic and therapeutic tests
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients and care teams
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
Provide preventive care, screenings, and health education
Coordinate referrals for specialty care as needed
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational standards
Ensure all encounter notes are completed within 72 hours of the visit
Review and address incoming reports (labs, imaging, consults, etc.) in a timely manner
Participate in care team collaboration, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives
Support continuity of care and patient access across the organization
Participate in after-hours telephone call coverage as assigned
May provide supervision to advanced practice providers (NP/PA), as assigned
Meet productivity expectations (estimated 18–24 patients per day)
Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned