Sutter Health·Los Banos, California
The physician will cover the local Emergency Room and manage the Level I newborn nursery, including attending emergency C-sections. Responsibilities include overseeing approximately 800 deliveries per year with a focus on high-quality clinical care.
Opportunity Information We are looking for a board certified or board eligible Pediatrician to join in Los Banos, CA. H1B and J1 visa candidates welcome to apply.
$250,000 guaranteed base salary $100,000 sign-on bonus Forgivable loan up to $400,000 Relocation assistance $15,000–$20,000 Housing or down payment support Visa sponsorship available (J-1 / H-1B) Full benefits package (health, retirement, CME, PTO) Leadership opportunities available
Covering the local Emergency Room Newborn nursery coverage Attending emergency C-sections as requested by OB Manage Level I nursery, with approximately 800 deliveries per year and an average newborn census of 3-5
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required Join Us and Enjoy Standard Benefits: Health insurance Malpractice insurance Vacation and sick leave Student loan repayment Call pay CME allowance Relocation assistance available Organization Details This opportunity is part of a collaborative healthcare system in partnership with SutterHealth, providing: Strong system-level support Established referral networks Administrative and operational infrastructure Opportunity to focus on high-quality clinical care Community Information Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types Rapidly growing communities Excellent school options Average of 260 days of sunshine annually Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics. NRP and PALS certifications are strictly required for this position.
Market context
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