Physician, Endocrinology

EndocrinologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$345k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5m ago · Verified live

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 an Endocrinologist to join our team at El Cajon FHC. Located on Main Street in El Cajon, this clinic offers primary care, endocrinology, family medicine, vision, dental care, cardiology, physical rehabilitation, urgent care and a wide range of other services in East County.

  • 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

Compensation and Benefits

  • $300,000 - $345,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available)
  • Sign-on Bonus and 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
  • Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
  • Relocation Assistance

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat common conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis
  • Educate patients on health issues and self-management strategies
  • Work as part of an integrated heath team to create ideal outcomes
  • 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 in Endocrinology
  • 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 is always welcome but not required

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We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

$300,000.00 - $345,000.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat endocrine conditions such as diabetes and thyroid disease while providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population. Collaborate within an integrated health team, mentor advanced practice providers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

ACLSATLSBoard Certification

Key Skills

Diabetes managementThyroid disease treatmentOsteoporosis treatmentPatient educationElectronic medical recordsLaboratory test interpretationMentoringMedical diagnosisPhysical examinationsPoint-of-care testingIntegrated health care

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$323k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $291k 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 Endocrinology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 10% have no call, 18% require no weekends.

What does the Endocrinology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$300k–$345kEndocrinology median $300k (middle half $267k–$316k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$291k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in California51 active360 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% remote · 10% no call · 18% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings130 in the last 30 days70 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Endocrinology pay trend−12.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Family Health Centers of San Diegosilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index35 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,343 Physician roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Endocrinology at Family Health Centers of San Diego a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,343 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
5
<$285k
1
$293k
2
$320k-355k
1
$374k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Endocrinologist | Las Vegas

UnitedHealth Group · Las Vegas, Nevada

$227k-$374k
#2

Clinic Physician - Endocrinologist

Community Health Centers of America · Sacramento, California

$250k-$350k
#3

Physician: Endocrinology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
#4

Licensed Physician Reviewer - Remote - Endocrinology

$205k-$293k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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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

Sign-on Bonus
Annual Incentives
Free Malpractice Insurance
CME Credit and Time Off
NHSC Loan Repayment Eligibility
Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Extended Sick Leave

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.