Family Medicine Physician (Arabic, Farsi or Pashto)

Family MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$290K - $335K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 6mo ago

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 Family Practice Physician to join our team at El Cajon Family Health Center. This clinic is one of our largest integrated health facilities and offers our widest array of care.

Due to the needs of the patient populations at this location, we are seeking a bilingual physician who can provide care in Arabic, Farsi or Pashto.

Clinic Details Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm) Address: 525 E. Main Street El Cajon CA 92020 Location Website: fhcsd.org More about FHCSD: youtube.com Compensation and Benefits $290,000 - $335,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available) Sign-on Bonus and 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 Requirements: Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine Board certified or board eligible in a primary care field Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain 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 Arabic, Farsi, or Pashto We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $290,000.00 - $335,000.00 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, including routine exams, screenings, and the evaluation of complex patient problems. Supervise Advance Practice Providers and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with departmental standards.

Requirements

Requires a doctorate from an accredited school of medicine and board certification or eligibility in a primary care field. Candidates must possess a current California medical license and fluency in Arabic, Farsi, or Pashto.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)ATLS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Family medicineMedical examinationLaboratory test interpretationPatient evaluationElectronic medical recordsMentoring

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $282k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Family Health Centers of San Diego ranks #4 of 31 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 36 active listings.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician (Arabic, Farsi or Pashto) at Family Health Centers of San Diego a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,560 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

14
<$340k
16
$340k-360k
9
$360k-380k
6
$380k-400k
5
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Relocation assistance
51% this job
Loan repayment
39% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.7
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in El Cajon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$786k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,275/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Family Health Centers of San Diego

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$290,000 - $335,000 annual salary
Sign-on Bonus
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