Pediatrics Physician in CA - Quality Of Life Position, Outpatient

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Job Summary

Occupation: Physician
Specialty: Pediatrics
Salary: $320k - $330k
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Degree Required: MD/DO
Position Type: Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment: Outpatient Hospital Clinic / Private Practice
Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship: Yes
On-Call: No

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatrics Physician to provide high-quality outpatient care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. This role is ideal for a provider who values family-centered care, strong communication, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community.

The Pediatrics Physician will diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions, provide preventive care, support healthy growth and development, and work closely with families and caregivers to create clear, effective treatment plans.

• Provide excellent and comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Develop and communicate effective treatment plans with patients and their parents or caregivers.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations, including well-child visits, sick visits, developmental screenings, and preventive health assessments.
• Update patient information and medical records with the latest findings, treatments, immunization records, and care plans in the hospital’s electronic medical records.
• Management of services in accordance with established Clinic’s policies/procedures.
• Order tests for healthcare staff to administer. Review and interpret test results.
• Provide guidance to families on preventive care, nutrition, immunizations, growth and development, safety, and overall wellness.
• Reasonable patient load.

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• You’ll work with an assistant, and scribe service or AI scribe to better manage your administrative workload.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Excellent bedside manners.
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
• An active CA Medical License is required to start. Assistance is available for licensing.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. 

• Competitive Compensation, Sign-on Bonus, Student loan forgiveness program, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Productivity bonus above base compensation, as permissible under applicable laws.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and CME support.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• Relocation support with temporary housing.
• VISA and Green Card sponsorship.
• Optional 4-day work week.
• Benefit Stipend.

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, It's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.