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Saban Community Clinic
Los Angeles, California

Physician - Per Diem

Primary CarePer Diem

Listed compensation

$117-$122/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 5205 Melrose Ave. - Hollywood, CA 90038Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $117.00 - $122.00 HourlyAt Saban we believe in the employee experience, and know you are the heart of our business! Work shouldn't consume your life, we believe in Work-Life-Balance and strive for flexibility through various company perks.

Benefits and Perks

Weekend Shift Differential Pay 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching Duties and Responsibilities: Provides primary care services to Clinic patients including: Conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting the results of laboratory, x-ray and other tests; Determining and implementing courses of treatment, providing and monitoring the results of treatment; and adjusting as needed Proactively assists the patient and family through all facets of accessing care at the Clinic and elsewhere, serving as a resource to resolve patient and family concerns.

Confers with student and resident physicians and other professional and support staff regarding care and treatment of patients and assists/mentors them in management of illness.

Participates in the improving the quality of care including participation in peer review, setting clinical standards for medical support staff, and monitoring quality of medical services to patients.

Meets and consults with other staff providers on an on-going, regular basis to discuss clinical concerns and opportunities for care improvement.

Participates in team meetings and provides input on general operational issues to improve the quality of health care delivery including the Clinics Best Practices team to create and monitor protocols/guidelines for patient care and uniformity of forms.

Participates in the development and implementation of new Clinic programs; may assume leadership for new health care initiatives and projects. Identifies training needs of staff and collaborates others to develop and implement appropriate training programs and opportunities to ensure a skilled and knowledgeable staff.

Position Requirements: A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California, with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity Board certification or eligibility in primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynecology) Current DEA license and BCLS certificate Competency in evaluating and treating general pediatric and adult ambulatory care Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relating to care of patients in a clinic setting; and prior experience with county, state and federal programs such as CHDP, FPACT, EWC, Medi-Cal and Title X is preferred.

About Us

The Saban Community Clinic was founded in 1967 on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It is our mission provide affordable quality Whole Person Care to everyone regardless of income or immigration status in a caring environment. This includes medical, behavioral health and dental care.

Saban Community Clinic values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at Saban means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. Our impact continues to grow. Come join our dynamic team to help build healthier communities and make a difference in our patient's lives!

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provides primary care services including physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning for clinic patients. Collaborates with staff to improve care quality, mentor resident physicians, and participate in clinical program development.

Requirements

Requires a valid California medical license, board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty, and current DEA and BCLS certifications. Candidates should have experience with ambulatory care and knowledge of relevant state and federal healthcare programs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical treatmentMentoringQuality improvementPediatric careAdult careRegulatory compliance

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Saban Community Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 7 active listings.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
59%
Relocation assistance
41%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saban Community Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekend Shift Differential Pay
403(b) retirement plans with employer matching