Family Medicine Physician - Outpatient Community Clinic

Position Overview

We are seeking a Pediatrician to join our team at Chase Avenue Family Health Center, located in ElCajon, CA. This clinic serves a diverse adolescent population within a network of more than 90 sites across San Diego County.

Clinic Details

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm–1pm).
• Address: 1111W. Chase Avenue, ElCajon, CA 92020.
• Website:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and compassionate care to a diverse adolescent population.
• Perform routine exams, common procedures and assessments.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests.
• Communicate with a child’s guardian or caretaker when appropriate.
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists.
• Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers.
• Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
• Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports.
• Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost‑effective manner.
• Participate in the Clinical Outcomes Program.
• Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports.
• Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics.
• Participate in administrative duties and on‑call schedule in a timely manner.
• Keep medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification current.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible in a primary‑care field.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California, or ability to obtain a DEA license.
• Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
• Experience with underserved, low‑income, or homeless community members preferred.
• Second language fluency desired, but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $265,000–$310,000 (annual, full time).
• Sign‑on bonus and annual incentives.
• Free malpractice insurance.
• CME credit and time off.
• NHSC loan repay eligibility.
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave and paid holidays.
• Medical/dental/vision/FSA/life insurance.
• Relocation assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.