Family Medicine Physician

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide outpatient primary care services. The physician will be responsible for examining, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring illnesses across all lifecycles. This role involves managing daily patient flow, maintaining accurate electronic health records, reviewing diagnostic reports, and prescribing treatments. Additionally, the physician will supervise physician extenders and participate in quality improvement programs.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Provide outpatient primary care, examining, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring illnesses.
• Manage daily patient flow with a target of 20-24 patients per shift.
• Enter and close Electronic Health Record (EHR) encounter notes within 72 hours.
• Review incoming reports and order/interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Arrange specialty referrals and integrate recommendations into care plans.
• Educate and counsel patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Supervise up to four physician extenders and/or Medical Assistants as needed.
• Participate in peer reviews, provider meetings, quality improvement programs, and the after-hours call system.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• MD or DO with an accredited residency program.

Qualifications

• Valid license from the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice in California.
• Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM/AOBFP) or Internal Medicine (ABIM/AOBIM).
• Active DEA license required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Schedule / Shift

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.