Pediatrician - Full-time, Part-time, and Extra Help

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public health system in Silicon Valley is seeking passionate pediatricians for full-time and part-time roles. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential care to a diverse community. With opportunities for professional growth, including mentoring pediatric residents and utilizing advanced electronic health records, you will experience a rewarding career while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the San Jose area. Join a team committed to improving health outcomes and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

54 days of leave per year

5 CME days

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid malpractice insurance

Possible relocation reimbursement

Qualifications

• BC/BE pediatricians with experience in primary and urgent care.
• Familiarity with non-English speaking families is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and urgent care in a busy clinic setting.
• Mentor pediatric residents and collaborate with specialists.

Skills

Pediatric Care

Urgent Care

Spanish Proficiency

Vietnamese Proficiency

Education

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Medical Degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Pediatrician - Full-time, Part-time, and Extra Help

Pediatrician - Full-time, Part-time, and Extra Help

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Full-time, Part-time Primary Care and Extra Help Urgent Care Pediatricians for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Better Health for All

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, in San Jose CA, is seeking full-time and part-time BE/BC primary care pediatricians and extra help (unbenefited) BE/BC pediatricians to work in our expanding pediatric primary care and urgent care practice in our Department of Pediatrics.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community, while participating in the education of the next generation of health care providers, in one of the best places to live in the United States.

About Our Organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH comprises four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region.

Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

About the Community

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.

About the Department of Pediatrics

Our department of pediatrics is a busy practice comprised of 7 clinics in the south Bay Area and are always needing staffing for our busy urgent care services. We are a key training site for the Stanford pediatric residents and work closely with our pediatric specialists and in-patient team to provide the best medical home for our patients. Physicians who join our department enjoy a collegial work environment, satisfaction working with the underserved and timely collaboration with colleagues via our integrated EMR (Epic).

About the Position

We are looking for BC/BE pediatricians who enjoy a busy clinic with both primary care and urgent care shifts. The preferred candidates will be familiar with working with non-English speaking families and proficiency in Spanish or Vietnamese would be a plus but not required. We are also looking for providers who are willing to mentor the pediatric residents in urgent care or in continuity clinic.

We are also looking for a part-time urgent care pediatrician to work at O’Connor Hospital (OCH). The OCH pediatric urgent care clinic is a 7-room clinic on site on the OCH campus. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 3pm-10pm. The physician will work alongside NPs during these hours for newborn care and afterhours urgent care services. Lab, radiology and pharmacy services on site by the ER. Providers are supported by pediatric hospitalist and specialists at VMC at all times in the event a child requires higher level of care or consultation. Admissions for newborns< 1 month of age stay at OCH whereas older children are admitted at the Valley Medical Center pediatric ward 1 mile away. EPIC EMR is used across both hospitals.

About compensation and benefits

We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalMedForce .

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at [e-mail].

The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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