Pediatrics - Ukiah

American Academy of Family Physicians; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income guarantee

Starting bonus

Annual Metric Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

Malpractice coverage

Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays

CME allowance

401(k) Retirement

Student Loan Repayment

Call compensation

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley seeks multiple pediatricians to join our team in Mendocino County, CA. Work across from the hospital in a state-of-the-art Rural Health Clinic with inpatient support and a shared call schedule.

We offer a Level 2 nursery, Spanish language skills are preferred but not required, and a mission-driven, balanced work environment as part of a faith-based health system committed to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatrics.
• Current California medical license or eligibility is required.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of pediatric providers (MDs and NP/PAs) in a rural health clinic setting.
• Opportunity for inpatient coverage with a shared call schedule.
• Level 2 nursery available; no dedicated pediatric unit.

Skills

BC/BE Pediatrician

California license or eligible

Spanish preferred

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is actively seeking multiple Pediatricians to join our team in stunning Mendocino County. This is a rare opportunity to work near the redwoods and Northern Coastline just north of San Francisco in Ukiah, CA. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is a teaching hospital, with a Full Spectrum Rural Family Medicine residency program Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (ahfamilyresidency.org). Medical Staff are invited and expected to support the training of residents through Didactics and Applied Clinical Practice.

• Join a team of pediatric providers, both MDs and NP/PA's
• Working across from the hospital in a state-of-the-art Rural Health Clinic
• Opportunity for inpatient with a shared call schedule
• Level 2 nursery (no pediatric unit)
• The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required
• Unique focus on caring for the whole person—mind, body and spirit

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is a special place that offers work/life balance. It is a medical community of like-minded physicians, nurses and staff who are here to make a difference. It’s a team consumed by a passion to set new standards of care and service, who is deeply committed to bettering the lives of their patients and their families. As a faith-based health system, we know how important it is to put your mission first. When you are called to a fulfilling career in healthcare, you want to spend your time being inspired along with your patients.

Candidates must be BC/BE, be California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital’s medical staff credentialing standards.

BENEFITS

Employed model through Adventist Health Medical Group

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available

• Income guarantee
• Starting bonus
• Annual Metric Bonus earned
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Malpractice coverage
• Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays
• CME allowance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Call compensation

Wage Scale: $300,000-325,000

*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity after initial guarantee period.

Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, OR and HI), as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About the Medical Center:

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) is part of the North Coast Network of Adventist Health, which includes two acute care facilities, three critical access medical centers and a center for behavioral health. AHUV is a faith- based, not- for- profit health and wellbeing organization located in the county seat of Mendocino County, operated as a 49- bed hospital with 735 associates, 167 medical staff members and 18 affiliated clinics offering both specialty and primary care services to Mendocino County and surrounding Lake County communities. Our new emergency department operates with a physician on duty 24- hours a day and is designated as a level IV trauma center. Medical Services include Emergency Services, Family Birth Center, Inpatient Medical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Lab Services, Medical Imaging, Outpatient Laboratory, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, and Surgical Services. Medical Offices include Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Cancer Care, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Urology, Women's Health (OB/GYN), and Wound Care.

Community Overview:

Nestled in the Ukiah Valley, Ukiah is a mid-sized town surrounded by vineyards, pear orchards and redwood-covered hills. Ukiah's strong sense of community is clearly present in its numerous town celebrations, festivals and events, including the Ukiah Country PumpkinFest, which celebrates Ukiah's rich agricultural tradition each October. All sorts of recreational opportunities can be found at Lake Mendocino, just five miles from Ukiah, with over 100 family picnic sites, boat launching ramps, fishing, a swimming beach, hiking trails and much more. For entertainment, Ukiah boasts a number of theatrical companies. The Grace Hudson Museum makes for another entertaining diversion, featuring exhibitions of the works of artist Grace Hudson as well as local, regional and California Native American artists. Ukiah is located about two hours north of San Francisco and one hour from the Pacific Coast and redwood forests.