Pediatrician

Hill Country Health & Wellness Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Loan repayment eligibility

Job summary

Hill Country Health & Wellness Center in Redding, CA, is looking for a Pediatrician or Advanced Practice Provider to deliver quality healthcare to children. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

The ideal candidate will have experience in community health and work collaboratively in a team-focused environment to improve child health outcomes. Bilingual candidates preferred, to cater to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required for Pediatrician position.
• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is necessary.
• Active medical and DEA licenses must be valid in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including preventive services.
• Conduct immunizations, well-child visits, and sick visits.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals and community resources.

Skills

Pediatric care

Diagnostic skills

Patient counseling

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Active California medical license

DEA license

Master's or Doctoral degree from accredited NP or PA program

Board Certified as Pediatric NP, Family NP, or PA-C

Active California NP or PA license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Redding - Redding, CA 96002

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $225,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care Hill Country Community Clinic

Job Description

Job Title: Pediatrician - (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Location: Redding, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Who We Are

Hill Country Health and Wellness Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary care, mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, dental care and other community programs and services aimed at improving the health and well‑being of people living in our community. It was started locally in the 1980s by a small group of young friends with a simple commitment to helping people in their community live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Over the years, these efforts have led to the development of a variety of direct services and programs. Hill Country has two main clinics in Round Mountain and Redding. In addition, it provides urgent mental health services that include a field‑based Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. The Wellness Centers in Round Mountain and Burney serve adults and teens. It also has several “complex care” teams working in Redding and eastern Shasta County. These teams include clinicians, case managers, and nurses who work with primary care and psychiatry to provide intensive outpatient care for people with chronic health conditions, serious mental health problems, substance use issues, and other life challenges. Hill Country is best known for being genuinely caring and kind, going the extra mile for its clients, and for working with others to create positive change in the community.

Job Summary

Hill Country Community Clinic is seeking a dedicated Pediatrician (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to provide high‑quality, compassionate healthcare to children from birth through adolescence. The provider will work in a collaborative, team‑based environment to ensure the delivery of comprehensive pediatric services to underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary pediatric care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
• Conduct well‑child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and sick visits.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions.
• Counsel patients and families on wellness, nutrition, vaccinations, and developmental milestones.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, specialists, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to FQHC policies and standards.
• Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, or support staff as needed.

Qualifications

For Pediatrician (MD/DO)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of California.
• DEA license with authorization to prescribe.

For Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Board Certified as a Pediatric NP, Family NP, or PA-C with pediatric experience.
• Active and unrestricted California NP or PA license.
• DEA license with prescribing authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a community health or FQHC setting.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the community).
• Experience working with underserved and diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with EHR systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer paid Life Insurance.
• Malpractice coverage including FTCA.
• Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and other state programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).