Medical Director, Special Needs Pediatrics (Academic)

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. The role provides clinical and administrative leadership, guiding program development, quality improvement, and education across faculty, trainees, and partners in a large regional service area.

The candidate will lead an interdisciplinary team, advance patient- and family-centered care, and contribute to scholarly activities and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required.
• California medical license or eligibility required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics required.
• Five years of clinical experience with medical complexity preferred.
• At least two years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Special Needs Clinic.
• Oversee program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support faculty and trainee education and mentoring.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational growth of the clinic.
• Engage in medical education and scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical experience with complex pedi­

Education

MD or equivalent degree

California medical license or eligibility

Board-certified or 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. The role provides clinical and administrative leadership, guiding program development, quality improvement, and education across faculty, trainees, and partners in a large regional service area.

The candidate will lead an interdisciplinary team, advance patient- and family-centered care, and contribute to scholarly activities and strategic growth.