Medical Director, Academic Pediatrics - Special Needs

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Pediatrics seeks a Medical Director for the Academic General Pediatrics Special Needs Clinic to provide clinical and administrative leadership. The role guides program development, quality improvement, faculty education, and strategic growth across the multidisciplinary team serving children with medical complexity in San Diego and surrounding counties.

The appointment may be at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with series to be chosen based on

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• California medical license or eligible.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Special Needs Clinic.
• Oversee program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support faculty and trainee education and research initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational growth.

Skills

Leadership

Pediatric care

Clinical governance

Medical education

Education

MD or equivalent

California medical license

Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatrics

Job description

UC San Diego's Department of Pediatrics seeks a Medical Director for the Academic General Pediatrics Special Needs Clinic to provide clinical and administrative leadership. The role guides program development, quality improvement, faculty education, and strategic growth across the multidisciplinary team serving children with medical complexity in San Diego and surrounding counties.

The appointment may be at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with series to be chosen based on