Job Description
An established and mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking
Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Practice Physicians
to join its dedicated clinical team in downtown Los Angeles. This role offers schedule flexibility and a unique opportunity to work with underserved and homeless populations in an outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient medical care, including acute, chronic, and preventive services.
Work with a dedicated care team to serve as a patient-centered medical home for adult patients (18+).
Perform in-office procedures: incision and drainage, arthrocentesis, nail removal, skin biopsy, cryotherapy, etc.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation; progress notes must be locked within 7 calendar days.
Review and sign off on labs, diagnostics, and consult notes; follow up with patients as clinically appropriate.
Make and manage referrals, including e-consults, to specialty care providers.
Participate in morning huddles, provider meetings, and all-staff meetings.
Provide compassionate care to patients who may have complex social, mental health, and substance use challenges.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and peer reviews.
Optionally obtain MAT waiver to assist in treatment of substance use disorders.
Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) as needed; initial and ongoing chart review responsibilities may apply.
Collaborate with medical assistants and administrative teams to ensure quality, coordinated care.
Occasionally support community outreach health screenings.
Maintain active enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care plans, and complete required credentialing documentation.
Requirements
Medical degree (MD or DO) and active
California medical license
Board Certified or Board Eligible
in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Active, unrestricted
DEA license
with a California address
Current
BLS certification
(CPR included)
Experience working with underserved populations preferred
Comfortable serving patients experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or substance use disorder
Strong commitment to compassionate, team-based care
ECW (eClinicalWorks)
EMR experience preferred but not required
Additional Information
Population:
Primarily adult patients (18+) experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
Daily Patient Load:
Approx. 18 patients per full workday
Supervision:
Reports to the Medical Director; collaborates with NPs and support staff
Call Schedule:
No on-call duties required; however, optional scheduled support may be discussed
Employment Type:
W2 (not 1099); direct hire
Malpractice Coverage:
Provided, including tail coverage
CME Reimbursement:
Available for full-time employees
Credentialing Time:
Typically completed within one week
Language Requirements:
Bilingual skills not required but appreciated
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Job Details
Posted Date:
October 13, 2025
Job Type:
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Location:
Los Angeles, California, 90079, United States
Company:
Medix
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