Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Malpractice and Tail Insurance

Home Loan Program

PSLF Eligible Employer

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California seeks an Adolescent Medicine Specialist to lead a comprehensive adolescent program in Antioch, CA. You will shape clinical care, supervise multidisciplinary eating disorder services, and collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, and family medicine physicians to improve outcomes for high-risk youth.

The role emphasizes teaching, program leadership, and regional education across Northern California, with a focus on

Qualifications

• ABP Pediatrics Board Certification required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Adolescent Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct an adolescent medicine program in a busy Bay Area pediatric center.
• Lead and expand the pediatric/adolescent eating disorder program within the Diablo Service Area.
• Provide consultation and teaching to pediatric providers in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Lead and educate on adolescent health across Northern California.

Skills

Adolescent medicine

Leadership

Teaching

Education

ABP Pediatrics Board Certification

AB Adolescent Medicine Certification/Eligibility

Job description

Adolescent Medicine Specialist Opportunity with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California

Leading the future of health care

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG - Kaiser Permanente Northern California) has amazing opportunities available in Northern California for Adolescent Medicine Specialists.

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

Opening in Antioch, California

Position Highlights:

• Direct an adolescent medicine program in a busy Bay Area pediatric center

• Eating disorder care:

  • Working in collaboration with the regional lead of Adolescent Medicine, expand and strengthen the pediatric/adolescent eating disorder program

  • Medical director of outpatient eating disorder program in the Diablo Service Area

  • Oversee multidisciplinary inpatient eating disorder care in the Diablo Service Area

• Provide consultation and teaching to pediatric providers in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Consultation:

• Provide consultation to general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family medicine physicians to help in the management of adolescents. These consults are including, but not limited to:

  • High-risk teens: high-risk sexual behavior, drug use, gang/juvenile justice, mental health with poor adherence, chronic medical conditions with poor adherence

  • Complex medical conditions: provide consultation and support for adolescents suffering with conditions that have combined medical/psychosocial etiologies (ex: chronic fatigue, autonomic disorders, somatization)

  • Transgender/gender-expansive youth

  • Contraceptive care

  • Menstrual concerns

  • Substance use and treatment

  • Sexually transmitted infections/prevention, provision of PrEP

  • Transition from pediatrics to adult medicine

Leadership and education:

• Provide leadership for and education in adolescent health locally and throughout Northern California

Requirements:

• Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and

• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Adolescent Medicine

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.

• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!

• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve.

• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.

• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.

• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.

• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental

• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)

• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)

• PSLF Eligible Employer

• Malpractice and Tail Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave

• Shareholder track

• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor