Physician Pediatrics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Associate Medical Director – Pediatrics – Sacramento, California

Clinical Role:

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• Permanent, full-time opportunity
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• Outpatient-only Pediatric position in an FQHC setting
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• Leadership-focused Associate Medical Director role
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• Mission-driven, multi-site community health organization
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• Help oversee clinician performance, peer review activities, and quality metrics within Pediatrics
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• Collaborate closely with the Chief Medical Officer on strategic initiatives and clinical operations
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• Assist with policy development, workflow optimization, and EHR enhancements
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• Support referral management and specialty access initiatives
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• Provide comprehensive Pediatric care including preventive, urgent, and chronic care management
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• Deliver patient-centered, culturally sensitive care in a community clinic environment
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• Participate in clinician mentoring, education, and performance improvement initiatives
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• Timely completion of documentation, billing, and clinical follow-up responsibilities required
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• Outpatient-only schedule designed to support work-life balance
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• Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!
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Requirements:

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• Board Certified in Pediatrics
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• Current unrestricted California medical license required
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• Minimum of three years of recent outpatient primary care experience
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• Previous leadership or management experience preferred
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• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with completed Pediatrics residency
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• Current BLS certification required
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• PALS certification preferred
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• Must be eligible for Medicare, Medi-Cal, and payor credentialing
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• Valid California driver’s license required
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Organization Information & Benefits:

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• Multi-site FQHC serving Sacramento communities
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• Collaborative, mission-focused care environment
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• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
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• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
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• Up to four weeks PTO in year one plus paid holidays
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• CME reimbursement and paid CME time included
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• Tuition reimbursement available
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• Malpractice and tail coverage provided at no cost
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• Supportive leadership and long-term career growth opportunities
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Area Information: Sacramento is California’s capital city and offers an excellent blend of professional opportunity, affordability, and outdoor recreation compared to many other California metro areas. The region is known for its diverse communities, family-friendly neighborhoods, thriving food scene, and proximity to both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, boating, wine country excursions, and nearby skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Sacramento also features a growing healthcare and academic presence, strong cultural attractions, professional sports, and a revitalized downtown district. The area’s Mediterranean climate provides warm summers, mild winters, and abundant sunshine throughout much of the year.

RecruitWell’s Core Values:

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• Open communication
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• Sense of urgency
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• Teamwork
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• Accountability
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• Driven to win
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• Higher consciousness
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