Staff Physician

Summary

A Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive, continuous primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive services, acute illness treatment, and chronic disease management. The role conducts physical exams, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, and coordinates referrals to specialists. The physician emphasizes preventive care, health education, and patient-centered treatment plans while promoting continuity of care within a medical home model. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, the Physician ensures high‑quality, culturally responsive care that supports improved health outcomes for individuals and families.

Job Title

Family Practice Physician

Reporting

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer ; Department: Clinical ; FLSA Status: Exempt ; Prepared by: Human Resources ; Last Modified: 05/24/2017, 02/18/2026

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, acute illness management, and chronic disease treatment for patients across the lifespan.
• Conduct medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations; order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans, prescribe medications, and monitor therapeutic outcomes.
• Order lab tests, screenings, and diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community resources to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, population health management, and performance measurement activities.
• Promote preventive health measures, screenings, immunizations, and patient education to support long‑term wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support integrated, team‑based care delivery.
• Comply with clinical protocols, evidence‑based guidelines, risk management standards, and HIPAA requirements.
• Support the organization’s mission through community engagement, patient advocacy, and culturally responsive care.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

Qualifications and Certifications

• MD or DO graduate from an accredited college or university.
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in family practice.
• Current DEA license and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS).
• Ability to interact with people of various socioeconomic statuses, handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Active medical license from the State of California with no pending or previous disciplinary action.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Active listening
• Complex problem solving
• Service orientation
• Active learning
• Monitoring

Language

Bilingual-English/Spanish is required.

Physical Requirements

• Physical effort may include occasional light lifting up to 25 pounds, some bending, stooping, or squatting, and considerable walking.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• May travel to all UCHC facilities as needed.
• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.
• Vision: close and distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to adverse conditions, extreme heat, cold, wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, outside weather, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, vibration.
• Noise level usually high.
• Protective clothing or equipment required: gloves, helmets, steel‑toed boots, protective eyewear.

Disclaimer

Employment is strictly on an at‑will basis. Nothing in this description is intended to create a contract of employment.