Physician Pediatrician - Central CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista • Bakersfield, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Physician Pediatrician to provide outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients aged 0-18 years. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a diverse environment and possess flexibility, knowledge, and compassion in patient care. Clinica Sierra Vista is a large Federally Qualified Health Center in California with a 47-year history of growth and innovation, serving patients at 31 health centers across Fresno and Kern counties. They offer a comprehensive range of services including Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, and more. The organization is committed to treating vulnerable residents with respect and compassion and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment.
• Must be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of our patients.
• J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa

Nice To Haves

• Providing care to newborns is optional.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients 0-18 years of age.
• Must always adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics.
• Must always provide quality of care for all patients and regularly participates in clinical Peer Reviews and with Quality Assurance Programs.
• Must adhere to standards of clinical practice recommended by the AAPs, USPSTF, and FQHCs.
• Must be willing to share calls in phone triage responsibilities with other physicians.
• May be asked to be a representative of Clinical Sierra Vista in meetings of medical professional groups.
• May be asked to assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
• Required to supervise advance assigned practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physicians Assistants).
• Must be willing to provide consults, if needed either by telephone, email or through shared electronic records.
• Providing care to newborns is optional.
• This is a shared call with other pediatricians.

Benefits

• $250,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)
• Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000.
• Paid CME
• Relocation reimbursement
• Loan repayment through the NHSC.
• Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior