Physician

About the job

This Primary Care Physician position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality total care to a diverse patient population within a community health center environment. You will lead patient diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and minor surgeries while contributing to the development of medical policies and staff education.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, health history reviews, and physical examinations.
• Provide diagnosis, prescribe treatments and medications.
• Perform immunizations and minor surgeries as needed.
• Contribute to policy development and care coordination.
• Participate in committee work, quality improvement processes, and patient/care team communications.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics).
• Active, unrestricted Medical License and Board Certification/Eligibility in relevant specialty.
• Experience with evidence-based practice and care coordination.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Benefits

• Collaborative team and opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible schedule with occasional evenings/weekends.

Location

• Santa Maria, California, United States.

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.