Description

United Community Health Center is an expanding Federal Qualified Health Center located in Green Valley, Sahuarita, Arivaca, Amado, Vail, and Three Points providing a medical home for the medically underserved population. Our growing organization empowers staff to make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and is committed to providing quality, cost-effective care for our patients and communities, with respect and dignity, without regard of ability to pay. UCHC serves over 33,000 patients annually at 11 locations providing primary care, internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, specialty care, and pharmacy.

Our organization is currently hiring experienced physicians with expertise in primary care.  This is a great position for the right doctor who wants to work directly with patients and enjoy the care and support of a successful team at this organization.

The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a community-based, federally qualified health center setting. This role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and health education while addressing the unique needs of medically underserved and diverse populations in Southern Arizona. The physician works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure access to high-quality, culturally competent care.

 
Key Responsibilities:
Provide full-spectrum outpatient family medicine care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
Conduct patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Promote patient education, preventive health measures, and self-management of chronic conditions.
Collaborate with behavioral health, dental, and specialty care providers to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) per FQHC and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care team meetings, and community outreach activities.
Provide supervision and mentorship to medical residents, students, or mid-level providers as appropriate.
Adhere to FQHC compliance requirements, including UDS reporting, HRSA guidelines, and clinical protocols.

Work Environment & Benefits:
Outpatient, team-based clinical setting.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for NHSC and HRSA loan repayment programs.
Supportive work culture emphasizing mission-driven care, work-life balance, and professional development.  

Requirements

 Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
Current and unrestricted Arizona medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
Current DEA registration.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
Commitment to providing equitable care to medically underserved populations and improving community health outcomes.