Harbor Community Clinic·Los Angeles, California
The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary and preventive care to both adult and pediatric populations under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer. Essential duties include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, performing physical exams, ordering tests, prescribing treatments, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation.
Mission, vision, and values
Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare, and supportive services to those in our community. Our vision is "Improving the Health and Well Being of our Community." Our Core Values consist of Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Harbor Community Health Centers (HarborCHC).
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Primary Care Physician (Med/Peds) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary and preventive care to patients across the lifespan as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role is uniquely qualified to treat both adult and pediatric populations, with patient mix determined by organizational and operational needs. Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting is preferred.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.
Hr procedural requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Clear all post offers, pre-employment background screening, and education verification.
This job description is not intended to cover all aspects of the position; additional duties may be assigned.
HarborCHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race; religion; color; sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information/characteristics; marital status/registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; reproductive health decision-making; military or veteran status; use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies whether the individual has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The above statements define this position as it currently exists and are intended to describe the general responsibilities and requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer.
In addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours, or transfer, reassign, promote, demote, suspend, or otherwise change the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at-will relationship), with or without cause or prior notice.
Market context
California primary care openings often draw steady demand because clinics and health systems need physicians who can manage broad outpatient care and patient continuity. This role is competitive for candidates with an MD or DO, accredited residency training, and an active California license, plus board certification or eligibility in Med/Peds, Family Medicine, or a related primary care specialty. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm licensure, board status, and any remaining credential details before applying.