Internal Medicine Physician – Naval Medical Center San Diego

Overview

Frontera Search Partners is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine Physicians to support outpatient primary care services at Naval Medical Center San Diego and affiliated Naval Branch Health Clinics.

This is a full-time opportunity within one of the nation's premier military healthcare systems, providing comprehensive care to active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their dependents. Physicians will practice in a collaborative environment alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams while helping train the next generation of military medical professionals.

If you're looking for a predictable schedule, a mission-driven practice environment, and the opportunity to focus on patient care without call responsibilities, this position offers an exceptional work-life balance in Southern California.

Position Details

Location: San Diego, California

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Daytime hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• No weekends
• No holidays
• No call responsibilities
• No callback requirements

Employment Type:

• Full-Time
• 1099 Independent Contractor

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient Internal Medicine
• Military Treatment Facility
• Teaching environment with residents and medical students

What You'll Do

As an Internal Medicine Physician, you will provide comprehensive primary care and preventive services to adult patients while working within an integrated healthcare system.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and physical examinations
• Develop and manage treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Coordinate referrals and specialty consultations
• Provide preventive medicine and wellness counseling
• Manage complex adult medicine cases
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Participate in clinical and administrative meetings
• Support graduate medical education through resident and student teaching activities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Current, unrestricted California medical license
• Current DEA registration, as applicable
• Ability to obtain military facility credentials and security requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why Physicians Consider This Opportunity

• Stable federal healthcare environment
• Predictable weekday schedule
• No call burden
• No weekend coverage
• No holiday coverage
• Opportunity to teach residents and medical students
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
• Mission-focused patient population
• Beautiful San Diego location

What to Expect

Qualified candidates will complete credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to beginning clinical duties. Physicians will practice independently within the scope of granted privileges while working alongside military, civilian, and contract healthcare professionals.

This position supports direct patient care services and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of the Department of Defense's largest healthcare systems.

Application Process

If you are an Internal Medicine Physician interested in learning more about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

Frontera Search Partners will guide you through the interview, credentialing, and onboarding process and serve as your advocate throughout your engagement.