Integrative Medicine Physician

Since 1970, FHCSD's mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year - 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured.

With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits - it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego's communities.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking an Integrative Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join a growing, multidisciplinary care team delivering whole-person care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role blends primary care, lifestyle medicine, and integrative approaches within a highly collaborative model that includes Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Mental Health, and Health Education. The physician will serve as the clinical lead in developing and delivering individualized, evidence-informed care plans that address the full spectrum of patient needs.

This is an opportunity to practice true integrative medicine at scale, serving diverse and underserved communities while working within a structured, team-based model.

More about FHCSD:

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care with an integrative, whole-person approach
• Develop individualized care plans incorporating lifestyle medicine, behavioral health, and appropriate complementary therapies
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members (PT, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Mental Health, Health Education) to coordinate care
• Manage acute and chronic conditions with a focus on prevention and long-term health outcomes
• Educate patients on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and behavior change strategies
• Utilize evidence-informed integrative approaches alongside conventional medical treatments
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record
• Participate in care model development and continuous improvement of integrative service delivery

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active California medical license
• Board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty
• Fellowship training or board certification in Integrative Medicine (e.g., American Board of Integrative Medicine) preferred
• Experience or strong interest in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, or whole-person care models
• Demonstrated ability to work in team-based, multidisciplinary environments
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations

Compensation and Benefits

• $290,000 - $335,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available)
• Sign-on Bonus and up to $50,000 in 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

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

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.