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Physician - ACMO - Pediatrician

Salud Para La Gente·Santa Cruz County, California

$270,400 - $304,337/yr·Full Time·Part Time·On Site·
0-2 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive healthcare to a panel of patients, performing direct patient care and collaborating with various health services. Responsibilities include history taking, physical examinations, and ensuring timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Description Salud Para La Gente (Salud) provides high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective full scope primary care services to underserved low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area, including Santa Cruz County and Monterey Counties.

Salud began in Watsonville in 1978 as a storefront “free clinic,” and with a growing need for health services, in 1992 became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Today Salud is a primary health care network with 11 clinic sites and over 400 employees.

We provide high quality services to patients of all ages.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a collaborative culture that values excellence, achievement, innovation and compassion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate Pediatrician who will work with the medical team to fulfill our mission to provide high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare responsive to the needs of the community we serve.

The Pediatrician will perform duties and responsibilities of a Pediatrician under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and in close working relationship with the Clinic Manager.

Enjoy all the recreational and cultural amenities of coastal living! Live in an area with abundant natural beauty and an excellent quality of life. Easy access to Monterey area and airport.

Glance at the Facts

Flexible schedules with 4 day work week Full time/part time options All outpatient Newborn through 18-21 years See 20-22 patients per day True primary care medical home with dental, optometry, behavioral health on site as well as robust community health services department Healthy Steps site, parent educators on staff Lactation on site Work with amazing colleagues with similar passion for community health

Direct Patient Care

Develop a panel of patients to provide comprehensive health care in an attentive and conscientious manner Perform direct patient care, including history taking, physical examination, lab and radiology ordering and interpretation, prescription of medications, immunizations and lifestyle modifications using established medical guidelines Perform procedures per documented training and clinical privileges Collaborate with supporting services at Salud to provide holistic care to patients, including but not limited to Community Health Services, OB, Behavioral Health, Dental, etc. Refer secondary conditions to specialists when appropriate Institute emergency measures in life-threatening situations Record all medical encounters in a timely and complete manner in the electronic health record Work with scheduling and management staff to ensure provider productivity standards

Professional Conduct

Adhere to clinic communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co-workers, patients, and external partners. Communicate respectfully and effectively with people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles Demonstrate professional and productive collaboration with healthcare team May assist with recruitment of physicians/advanced practice clinicians May form liaisons with appropriate professional societies, educational institutions and community organizations to enhance clinic ability to deliver medical care to target population. Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement efforts and safety, environmental and infection control standards Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state patient confidentiality laws Other duties as assigned

Salary

  • $278,512.00 - $313,467.71/year
  • Benefit package: available to all regular Salud employees working 24+ hours per week. Part-time employees may receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Employer paid Medical, Dental,
  • Vision, and
  • Life
  • Insurance
  • Plans for employee
  • Paid
  • Time
  • Off (PTO): starting at 19 days per year
  • Paid
  • Holidays: 12 days per year 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution 457(b) deferred compensation plan Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Additional Information

Employees on temporary assignments are eligible for holiday pay and California sick pay, both pro-rated based on hours worked. On-call employees are eligible for California sick pay, pro-rated based on hours worked.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Valid California Physician's License Maintains an updated CPR certificate, valid California driver's license, and valid DEA license; submits copies of renewed licenses and certificates to Human Resources. Board Certified or Board Qualified in Pediatrics preferred Ability to obtain/maintain hospital admitting privileges at local hospital.

Desirable Qualifications

Fluent Spanish/English. Bi-cultural Spanish/English

Salud is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Salud is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Salud Human Resources Department, [831-728-8250, and HRDept@splg.org].

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance Plans
  • Continuing Medical Education
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Reimbursement of Medical License Fees
  • Eligibility for the State Loan Reimbursement Program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$270,400 - $304,337/yr
Location
Santa Cruz County, California
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Salud Para La Gente

Salud Para La Gente (Salud) is a nonprofit healthcare organization with clinics in Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County, California. As a health home, Salud has made it our mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective healthcare that is responsive to...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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