Family Medicine Physician | $15K Sign-On | El Cajon CA

Neighborhood Healthcare is seeking a Family Practice Physician to provide comprehensive medical services to adults and children while promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

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Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $229,100 – $385,000 (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
• No on call or weekend shifts
• Collaborative Culture: Work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment that values provider input and professional synergy.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for medical staff training and activities to promote career growth.
• Work-Life Balance: Practice in a structured, professional setting with clear reporting lines to the Regional Medical Director.
• Community Roots: Serve a diverse patient population (adults and children) at a well-established community health location.

Core Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Administer and prescribe treatments, medications, and immunizations.
• Discuss potential side effects of treatments with patients and families.
• Promote health through education on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Conduct physical exams for school, employment, or insurance eligibility.
• Manage referrals to specialists and follow up on high-risk/emergency cases.

Clinical Administration & Diagnostics

• Review and record medical histories, allergies, and immunization status.
• Order and analyze diagnostic tests, images, and lab reports.
• Document all visits, diagnoses, and plans of action in patient files.
• Stay current with organizational goals and clinical best practices.
• Manage professional communications (email, mail, and voicemail) promptly.

Team & Quality Support

• Collaborate with care teams to improve overall patient health outcomes.
• Build patient confidence through courteous, accurate, and helpful behavior.
• Assess staff training needs and support developmental activities.
• Contribute to departmental goals and maintain professional staff relationships.

Requirements, Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO).
• Licensure: Active California Medical License in good standing.
• DEA: Current California DEA licensure (must be maintained).
• Certification: Current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) with in-person skills check.
• Expertise in Family Medicine with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including composition and proofreading.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions (written, oral, or diagram).
• High level of ethics when handling confidential patient information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team.