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Family Medicine and Primary Care Physician

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.

You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Family Medicine and Primary Care Physician provides direct patient care through walk-in and appointment clinics, diagnoses medical conditions, prescribes treatment, conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs minor procedures, provides referrals, and supports comprehensive student healthcare services.

• Provides direct patient care covering the full scope of student health needs in a primary care setting, consisting of walk-in and appointment clinics; includes interviewing patients, diagnosing medical problems, prescribing treatment, counseling patients, conducting physical examinations, referring patients to specialists within and outside the SHC, ordering and interpreting X-Ray and lab tests, and performing related health care duties, and recording and completing case histories and reports.
• As indicated, performs minor surgery not including general anesthesia.
• Provides Travel consultations to students, faculty and staff. Coordinates SHC Travel Clinic services and provides consultation to Nursing and Clinicians on Travel Medicine.
• Participates in SHC committees, QI audit, peer review, and continuing medical education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical school and completion of a residency training program in a primary care field such as family medicine, general internal medicine, gynecology, general pediatrics, emergency medicine, or preventive medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.

License and Certification :

• A valid State of California license to practice medicine.
• Current American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification appropriate for the assigned duties.
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills in primary care and family medicine.
• Ability to provide comprehensive care for acute illnesses, injuries, preventive health, and reproductive health needs.
• Skill in conducting physical examinations and ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic imaging results.
• Ability to counsel patients effectively and communicate sensitive medical information with professionalism and compassion.
• Knowledge of appropriate referral practices and ability to coordinate care with specialists, physicians, and public agencies.
• Ability to contribute effectively to quality improvement, peer review, continuing medical education, and interdisciplinary healthcare initiatives.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 7737 / Physician Primary Care / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $14,076 – $20,000 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $14,076 - $23,906 per month.
• HOURS:
  
  Full Time; 40 hours per week;
  Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

General Information

• Applications received through September 7, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (Live Scan).
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside…