About this opportunity
University of California San Diego lists this Primary Care Physician - Per Diem opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
# Primary Care Physician - Per Diem
Filing Deadline: Wed 10/7/2026
Payroll Title: ASC PHYSCN
Department: FAC PRAC PRIMARY CARE
Hiring Pay Scale: $157.05 - $160.58 / Hour
Worksite: Various
Appointment Type: Contract
Appointment Percent: 40%
Union: Uncovered
Total Openings: 2
Work Schedule: Days, 1 - 17 four hour shifts each month, Monday - Friday
UC San Diego Health CommUnity Care is recruiting for a Per Diem Primary Care Physician - up to 40% FTE, who will fill in for vacations/leaves of absence. This per diem position will have responsibility for multiple outpatient locations throughout the county including Encinitas, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Eastlake, Vista, UCSD Campus, and Downtown San Diego. Some coverage will be by Tele-Visit. Please note, this position does not include an academic appointment through the School of Medicine.
CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Will serve as a Per Diem Primary Care Physician, primarily covering Primary Care scheduled physician vacations and scheduled leaves.
BENEFITS/HIGHLIGHTS
UC San Diego Health provides a competitive pay and access to all the research and academic capabilities of the University.
Family Medicine Rate: $157.05 per hour
Internal Medicine Rate: $160.58 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
M.D. or D.O. degree
Current California Medical License, or ability and commitment to obtain CA license prior to start date
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an outpatient setting
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
Must be available for three consecutive weekdays during business bours (M-F 8:00am-5:00pm)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must pass a background check.
Must pass a pre- employment physical, drug screen and immunization screening.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.