Pediatrician – Autism-Informed Pediatric Care | Valle del Sol

Valle del Sol•Phoenix, AZ

20d

About The Position

Valle del Sol is hiring a Pediatrician to provide compassionate, high-quality primary care for children and young adults, with a strong preference for clinicians who have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and partnering closely with families and care teams. You’ll have the opportunity to deliver whole-child, family-centered care—combining strong general pediatrics with an autism-informed approach that supports developmental needs, communication differences, sensory considerations, and care coordination.

Requirements

Education: MD or DO
Licensure: Current, unrestricted Arizona medical license as a Physician
Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics or Board Eligible (Board Eligible must obtain certification within 1 year)
DEA: Current valid DEA registration and certificate
Clinical & Professional Skills:
Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task
Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
Ability to collaborate with professional colleagues to provide quality care
Friendly, welcoming, and professional public-facing demeanor
Commitment to culturally sensitive care
Compliance/Screening: Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain); clearance from APS Registry and Direct Service Central Registry
Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
BLS: Basic Life Support trained or ability to be trained at time of hire
Health Requirements (upon hire, as applicable):
TB screening documentation (PPD, QuantiFERON, and/or chest x-ray as required)
Immunization documentation or titers/declination forms for: Influenza, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, COVID-19

Nice To Haves

Technical Skills (preferred): Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with multicultural populations; specialized certifications as applicable
Bilingual preferred: Spanish/English

Responsibilities

Provide primary healthcare services for children and young adults including physical exams, diagnosis, and plan of care
Deliver preventive care including well-child checks, school/sports physicals, vaccinations, and screenings
Evaluate growth and development and manage acute/chronic illness and developmental concerns
Provide autism-informed care (as applicable): incorporate sensory-friendly strategies, communication supports, and family-centered care planning
Collaborate with families, behavioral health providers, schools, specialists, and community partners to support coordinated care
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe/administer medications, vaccines, and therapies as clinically appropriate
Educate parents/guardians and patients on prevention, hygiene, nutrition, activity, and treatment plans
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR and support a clean, safe clinical environment

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Disability Insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Referral program
NHSC Loan Repayment Program - awards up to $50,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. HRSA has removed the two-tier scoring, allowing all applicants to receive up to $50,000 in awards regardless of HPSA score. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.