Residency Director Physician

Launch the region's first FQHC-based Teaching Health Center residency program with unprecedented resources and authority. Innercare, a private non-profit organization, seeks a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Family Medicine Residency Program Director to lead this inaugural initiative. Partner with San Diego State University through significant NIH funding to shape transformative community-based medical education. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Build a groundbreaking inaugural residency program with full resources and administrative authority


• Lead the region's first FQHC-based Teaching Health Center Program


• Create mission-driven impact serving medically underserved communities


• Partner with San Diego State University through a significant NIH-funded grant


• Serve diverse populations across Imperial and Riverside Counties


• Practice full-scope family medicine with emphasis on pediatric care


• Develop research capacity within an innovative FQHC setting


• Qualify for Federal Public Health Service benefits and FTCA protection


• Shape rural-focused residency training in health equity and community care

Community Information:

Discover the desert lifestyle in California's Coachella Valley, where Coachella and La Quinta blend natural beauty with everyday convenience. Just minutes apart, these communities offer year-round sunshine, access to hiking and golf, and proximity to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. It's a scenic and active region, perfect for those who value outdoor living and modern comfort.

• La Quinta earns an A- grade for outdoor activities and an A for weather (Niche)


• Palm Springs ranks of 125 in Best Places to Live in Riverside County (Niche)


• La Quinta offers upscale desert homes with a lower median price than many California cities (US News Real Estate)


• About 30 minutes to Palm Springs and 1 hour to Joshua Tree National Park


• Dozens of golf courses and hiking/biking trails across the valley


• Hosts the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival


• Wellness-forward lifestyle with spas, mountain views, and 300+ sunny days