Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist to fill the position of medical director of hospitalists for two community hospitals that serve the Coachella Valley. The position entails being the department chair for the two community hospitals and supporting their medical staff in operations, peer review and quality improvement, for which they will be provided 0.2 FTE of administrative time. The ideal candidates will be passionate about quality improvement and education in a community setting with the ability to work with an academic hospitalist group at Loma Linda.

This opportunity is primarily located at our community hospitals that serve the Coachella Valley, a beautiful low desert community about 50 miles east of Loma Linda. This hospital system has GME programs at one of the sites and subspecialty support and includes acute care pediatric patients in addition to well newborns. Palm Springs and Indio host the 2 hospitals that this position would primarily serve. Music, art, shopping, and plentiful outdoor activities combine with affordable housing and great schools to make this an amazing opportunity. A comprehensive benefits package along with shift differentials allow for more days off to explore SoCal!

Loma Linda University Children’s Health Pediatric Hospitalist Group serves 3 regional hospitals in addition to our primary Children’s Hospital and we are a growing and diverse group.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. This year we opened our new hospital and expanded our children’s hospital to continue meeting the health needs of our community. We are also greatly expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $171,000 - $195,000. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Sick Days
• CME Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

About Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population over 4 million. For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. Loma Linda University Medical Center includes the adult tower on the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus, the Cloverleaf Tower and the Schuman Pavilion. Our academic medical center is recognized as a leader in healthcare, including pioneering work in fields like organ transplant, cancer treatment and cardiac care. The Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus offers state-of-the-art services in nearly every medical specialty. The campus includes the adult hospital tower, Children’s Hospital – East and the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion. You’ll also find dedicated adult and pediatric emergency rooms, hybrid operating rooms for advanced surgery, and convenient connectio...ns to services in our other towers. With 320 licensed Adult beds, our hospital provides expert care in nearly every specialty to hundreds of thousands of patients per year. As one of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers, we also provide San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties the most advanced trauma care available. Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

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