Physician - Newborn Medicine - 136307

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a pediatric hospitalist for the Newborn Service at UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center. Candidates must be board certified pediatricians with at least two years of experience in general pediatrics and must possess skills in neonatal resuscitation and care. Responsibilities include patient care, supervision of nurse practitioners and medical students, and participation in multidisciplinary collaborations and quality improvement projects. Work may require weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in general pediatrics.
• Experience caring for newborns during birth hospitalization.
• Hold current BLS, NRP, ACLS or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on the Newborn Service.
• Supervise nurse practitioners, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Board certified pediatrician

Experience in general pediatrics

Neonatal resuscitation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

California medical license

Job description

Description

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Newborn Medicine at UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center is seeking a pediatric hospitalist to provide patient care on the Newborn Service.

Clinicians should be board certified pediatricians with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in general pediatrics. Those with qualifying expertise may inquire about opportunities for a faculty position and/or a combined position in the Academic General Pediatrics section. Future increase in FTE is possible. Pay scale depends on years of experience.

Patient care on the Newborn Service is provided by a team of faculty pediatricians, pediatric hospitalists, pediatric nurse practitioners, and trainees. The role includes direct patient care, supervision of nurse practitioners, residents, and medical students, trainee education, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement projects, and participation in division/section correspondence and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certified pediatrician with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in general pediatrics.
• Prior experience caring for newborns during birth hospitalization, stabilizing sick infants, and neonatal resuscitation.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges, including a current California medical license without probation or restrictions.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on‑call, and locations based on the 24‑hour Medical Center's business needs. This position requires working two weekend days per month and several holidays per year.

Life‑Support Certifications

Applicants must hold current BLS, NRP, ACLS, or equivalent certifications, including hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under state or federal law.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct, or any appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, or other conduct as defined by UC’s policies.