Advanced Practice Providers - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$165k-$195k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured.
With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities.
We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Diamond Neighborhoods Family Health Center. This clinic is one of our largest integrated health facilities and offers our widest array of care.
In addition, Diamond Neighborhoods FHC completed renovations in 2025 and is one of our most impressive sites. Free parking is available to all in our 4-level parking garage conveniently located right next to the clinic.
Clinic Details Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm) Address: 4725 Market Street San Diego CA 92102 Location Website: fhcsd.org More about FHCSD: youtube.com Requirements: 2 years of experience in primary care in outpatient settings required Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California DEA license Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred Second language fluency desired, not required Compensation and Benefits $165,000 - $195,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available) Sign-on Bonus and Retention Bonuses Up to $50,000 in Annual Incentives Free Malpractice Insurance CME Credit and Time Off NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Relocation Assistance Duties and
Responsibilities
Provide high quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists Supervise and mentor Advance Practice Providers in a responsive manner Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics Participate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely manner Must keep medical license, DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification current Perform other duties as assigned We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved.
We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.
Anti-Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical services to a diverse patient population, including routine exams, screenings, and the evaluation of complex health problems. Supervise and mentor other Advanced Practice Providers while maintaining accurate medical documentation and complying with electronic medical record standards.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of experience in primary care within an outpatient setting and a current unrestricted license to practice in California. Candidates must hold a DEA license and current certifications such as BLS, ACLS, ATLS, or equivalent.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Providers - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Family Health Centers of San Diego a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 446 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Family Health Centers of San Diego holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 35 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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