Description
- Earn $300k for full-time (and more with available moonlighting opportunities)
- Flexible schedule
- Dedicated Inpatient Team
- Teaching opportunities
- All shifts in-house (no call)
- Low census / 1200 deliveries per year
Well-resourced large acute care community hospital with an established pediatric hospitalist program that is now under new management.
Pediatric ward, consult to ED, well-baby nursery, delivery attendance. Level II NICU is staffed by Neonatologists with hospitalists helping to cover overnight. All shifts are in-house.
No PICU, no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Typical volume: Peds floor 1 - 4 per day; Nursery 2 - 12 per day; deliveries 2 - 7 per day; ED consults 1 - 4 per day. The Level II NICU has 8 beds.
Full time is ~ 7 x 24 hour shifts per month (86 per year). Flexibility to work 24's or split-shifts.
The worksite is ~ 2 hours from Los Angeles, and some Team members choose to live elsewhere and commute to town for their shifts...but living in the area is a great option as well.
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Coachella Valley Region, California
Located in the heart of Southern California’s desert oasis, the Coachella Valley offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it one of the most attractive regions in the state for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.
Lifestyle That Supports Your Schedule
- Enjoy more than 350 days of sunshine each year
- Immediate access to outdoor activities including hiking, biking, golf, and tennis
- Off-duty trips to the coast, mountains, or major cities within a few hours
- Explore the natural beauty of Joshua Tree National Park or the vibrant downtown areas of Palm Springs and La Quinta.
Family-Friendly, Comfortable Living
- Wide range of housing options from modern communities to quiet suburban neighborhoods
- Less traffic and more space than coastal California cities
- Relaxed, resort-style atmosphere with a high quality of life
A Meaningful Practice Environment
- Diverse and growing pediatric patient population with strong community need
- Opportunities to help shape and expand pediatric services in the hospital and beyond
- Collaborative and supportive medical community
Culture and Recreation
- Home to the internationally recognized Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
- Year-round events, arts, and dining
The Bottom Line
Coachella Valley offers a rare combination of...
- Sustainable work-life balance
- Engaging and meaningful clinical practice
- A vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle
Whether you are early in your career or looking for a long-term home, this region allows you to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying the lifestyle that Southern California is known for without the congestion of larger urban areas.
Requirements
Board-certified or Board-eligible in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
Experience within the past 24 months in inpatient pediatrics, delivery attendance, and managing newborn problems typically found in the Level II NICU setting.
Current PALS & NRP
Active CA License
