Position: Primary Care Physician

Mission-Driven Community Health Center

Locations: Lake Forest & San Clemente, California

Schedule: Full-Time | Outpatient Only

A respected Community Health Center in Orange County is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Primary Care Physician to join its growing medical team. This organization is known for its collaborative culture, strong clinical support, and commitment to delivering high-quality care to underserved communities throughout Southern California. Providers here are valued not only for their clinical expertise, but for their dedication to relationship-based care, teamwork, and community impact. Whether you are an experienced physician or a new graduate looking for mentorship and meaningful work, this is an opportunity to practice medicine with purpose in a supportive outpatient environment.

Why Physicians Are Joining This Team

• Stable organization with strong provider retention
• Collaborative leadership and mission-focused culture
• Outpatient-only practice
• Reasonable daily patient volume
• Supportive MA, referral, and case management teams
• Diverse and meaningful patient population
• Opportunity to make a direct community impact
• Open to both experienced physicians and new graduates

Position Overview

The Primary Care Physician will provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients across the lifespan while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Physicians will have a primary “home clinic” location in either Lake Forest or San Clemente, with flexibility to support nearby clinic sites as needed.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum outpatient primary care services
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Coordinate specialty referrals and continuity of care
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered treatment plans
• Participate in quality improvement and collaborative care initiatives
• Support and mentor clinical team members as appropriate
• Educate patients on prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management

Practice Environment

• Average patient volume: approximately 18 patients per day
• Scheduled template supports manageable workflow
• Dedicated support staff including bilingual Medical Assistants
• Integrated referral and case management infrastructure
• Predominantly Spanish-speaking patient population
• Evening hours may be required occasionally, though schedules are designed to support work-life balance

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
• Family Medicine (preferred)
• Internal Medicine
• Active California medical license or ability to obtain
• DEA certification or eligibility

Preferred

• Community Health Center or FQHC experience
• Spanish-speaking skills strongly valued
• Passion for underserved and multicultural patient populations
• Adaptability and strong team collaboration skills
• Comfort working in a mission-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME support and paid time off
• Malpractice coverage
• Potential flexibility for exceptional candidates regarding relocation assistance
• Strong clinical leadership and onboarding support

The Ideal Candidate

Successful physicians in this organization are:

• Mission-driven
• Team-oriented
• Adaptable and collaborative
• Comfortable caring for diverse patient populations
• Interested in long-term community impact
• Passionate about delivering equitable healthcare