Physician

About the job

This position involves providing primary healthcare services for a community health center, ensuring high standards of medical ethics and care are met for all patients served. The physician is responsible for evaluating patient health, performing examinations, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatments while maintaining detailed and confidential health records. Additional duties include supporting and collaborating with other care team members, participating in committees, assisting in policy development, and supervising mid-level providers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient health histories and document findings
• Conduct physical assessments and differentiate between normal and abnormal findings
• Provide routine examinations, diagnostics, treatment, and minor surgeries
• Prescribe medication and administer immunizations
• Advise on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle
• Refer patients to specialists as required
• Assist with policy and educational initiatives
• Participate in care coordination and follow-up
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of residency in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics
• Board Certified or eligible in relevant field
• Valid unrestricted Physician and Surgeon License (CA)
• Valid DEA and required life support certifications
• Continuing education to maintain up-to-date medical knowledge

Physical and Work Environment

• Regularly requires movement, standing, and occasional lifting
• On-site clinic environment with the flexibility for some travel to other sites
• Potential for evenings and weekends depending on clinic needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Work in a multidisciplinary team focused on quality care

Healthcare · 500-1000

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC) is a non-profit network of community health centers serving California's Central Coast. Established in 1978, CHC operates over 31 state-licensed clinics, providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care services. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, CHC offers accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved populations, including low-income, uninsured, and special populations such as migrant farmworkers and the homeless. Annually, CHC provides over 450,000 medical visits to nearly 150,000 individual patients, emphasizing quality care and community well-being.