Physician Pediatrician - Central CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista • Bakersfield, CA

6h • $250,000 - $270,000 • 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 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 vulnerable populations with respect and compassion across 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. They offer a comprehensive range of services including Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, and more, partnering with local entities to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Experience working in a diverse environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible
• Knowledgeable
• Compassionate towards the care of our patients.
• Providing care to newborns is optional.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients 0-18 years of age.
• Adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics.
• Provides quality of care for all patients and regularly participates in clinical Peer Reviews and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Adheres to standards of clinical practice recommended by the AAPs, USPSTF, and FQHCs.
• 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.
• Supervises advance assigned practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physicians Assistants).
• Provides consults, if needed either by telephone, email or through shared electronic records.
• Providing care to newborns is optional.
• Shared call with other pediatricians.
• Schedule is determined by medical director.

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.
• J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa

What This Job Offers

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