Pediatrician

Elica Health Centers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 293,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

CME Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Elica Health Centers in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a board‑certified physician to provide comprehensive pediatric primary care in a community clinic setting. You will evaluate patients birth to 19 years, manage acute and chronic conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, culturally competent care.

We value serving underserved populations and offer a robust benefits package, ongoing CME, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work environment that

Qualifications

• MD or DO from a U.S. accredited medical school, school of osteopathy, or FMG with ECFMG/Fifth Pathway.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
• Current, valid California medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical services to Center patients with pediatrics scope in a community clinic setting, including history, exam, differential diagnoses, work‑up, therapy according to standard practice.
• Obtain appropriate consults when issues are outside scope or expertise.
• Facilitate transfer of care when religious/personal beliefs impact full care options.
• Provide health education to patients and families, and coordinate with clinic staff for follow‑ups.

Skills

Pediatrics

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Education

MD/DO Credential

Job description

About Elica Health Centers:

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state‑of‑the‑art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Provide comprehensive medical services to Center patients consistent with specialty scope of pediatrics in a community clinic environment, including taking appropriate health history, performing physical examination, developing differential diagnoses, completing medical work‑up, performing or ordering appropriate lab, imaging, and other tests, prescribing, and implementing appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.
• Obtain appropriate consults when problems presented are outside the scope of practice or area of expertise or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient’s care.
• Facilitate transfer of care to other clinicians when religious or personal beliefs interfere with the clinician’s ability to offer full care options.
• Provide oral and written health education to patients and their families and answer questions, and work closely with other clinic staff that provide these services to assure the provision of appropriate education and information, including follow‑up, for clients.
• Maintain productivity standards in order to sustain fiscal viability while maintaining high quality medical care.
• Answer messages and sign off on clinical reports (consults, lab, x‑rays, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Attend continuing education programs and provide evidence of necessary education completion to upgrade medical skills and maintain licensing requirements.

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in‑network out‑of‑pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions. Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off – Up to 4 weeks of vacation in the first year based on hours worked, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits – Employer‑paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits
• Annual CME Benefit – Reimbursement to pay for CME, licensing, and certifications required for the position, plus up to one week of paid time off based on your weekly schedule. See offer letter for details.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $3,000 per calendar year after one year of service
• Malpractice/Tail Insurance – Provided at no cost to the employee.

Eligibility

Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure

$235,000 - $293,750 annually

Language Skills (Preferred)

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.

Requirements

• Completion of a M.D. or D.O. degree from a U.S. accredited medical school, school of osteopathy medicine, or FMG with ECFMG or Fifth pathway certification.
• Board Certified or Eligible for Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.
• Current, valid and unsuspended State of California medical licensure.
• DEA Certificate required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• At least 1-2 years of experience working with underserved, low‑income persons or homeless persons preferred.
• A strong commitment to serve medically underserved families.
• Experience in managing all aspects of pediatric primary care practice; current, standard medical practices, treatments, tests, and therapies for children from birth to 19 years of age, including acute care, chronic illness management, preventive care, development, behavior, and psychopharmacology.
• Experience with clinical quality measures such as: HRSA core measures, HEDIS, PCMH, etc.
• Able to give & receive constructive feedback while employee holds himself/herself and others accountable.
• Exercising good judgment in clinical decision making and client care.
• Speaking and understanding another language highly desirable.
• Ability to pass all mandated compliance training to meet regulations from all governmental and clinical agencies.
• Ability to supervise Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners in the area of pediatrics, in accordance with California regulations and Elica policies

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status prior to their scheduled start date. This position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.