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Primary care Physician ($220k-$320k)-242806

Primary care Physician ($220k-$320k)-242806

MedixLos Angeles, CA, United States
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

An established and mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Practice Physicians to join its dedicated clinical team in downtown Los Angeles. This role offers schedule flexibility and a unique opportunity to work with underserved and homeless populations in an outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient medical care, including acute, chronic, and preventive services.
  • Work with a dedicated care team to serve as a patient-centered medical home for adult patients (18+).
  • Perform in-office procedures : incision and drainage, arthrocentesis, nail removal, skin biopsy, cryotherapy, etc.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation; progress notes must be locked within 7 calendar days.
  • Review and sign off on labs, diagnostics, and consult notes; follow up with patients as clinically appropriate.
  • Make and manage referrals, including e-consults, to specialty care providers.
  • Participate in morning huddles, provider meetings, and all-staff meetings.
  • Provide compassionate care to patients who may have complex social, mental health, and substance use challenges.
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and peer reviews.
  • Optionally obtain MAT waiver to assist in treatment of substance use disorders.
  • Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) as needed; initial and ongoing chart review responsibilities may apply.
  • Collaborate with medical assistants and administrative teams to ensure quality, coordinated care.
  • Occasionally support community outreach health screenings.
  • Maintain active enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care plans, and complete required credentialing documentation.

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) and active California medical license
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Active, unrestricted DEA license with a California address
  • Current BLS certification (CPR included)
  • Experience working with underserved populations preferred
  • Comfortable serving patients experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or substance use disorder
  • Strong commitment to compassionate, team-based care
  • ECW (eClinicalWorks) EMR experience preferred but not required
  • Additional Information

  • Population : Primarily adult patients (18+) experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
  • Daily Patient Load : Approx. 18 patients per full workday
  • Supervision : Reports to the Medical Director; collaborates with NPs and support staff
  • Call Schedule : No on-call duties required; however, optional scheduled support may be discussed
  • Employment Type : W2 (not 1099); direct hire
  • Malpractice Coverage : Provided, including tail coverage
  • CME Reimbursement : Available for full-time employees
  • Credentialing Time : Typically completed within one week
  • Language Requirements : Bilingual skills not required but appreciated
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