Pediatrician - General Pediatrics SAC Health System - Indio

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Pediatrics, in association with SAC Health System, is seeking a General Pediatrician for our Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital – Indio Outpatient Pavilion.

We are looking for Pediatricians who would ideally live in the Coachella Valley community where the childhood population is over 135,000. Proficiency in Spanish is ideal. We are open to new grads!  SAC Health System is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and has several sites throughout San Bernardino County. It is also a site which is eligible for loan repayment and currently has a HPSA score of 17 for primary care.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $250,000-$270,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

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

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below:

Physicians for a Healthy California

Public Service Loan Forgiveness 

Clinic Duties

Clinic hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8 am to 4 pm on Friday. There is 1 day of beeper call per month from 5 pm to 8 am on Mon - Friday or 8am to 8am on a weekend or holiday. Additionally, up to 6 weekend days per year in the Urgent Care are required.

Location Overview

This beautiful facility opened a few years ago and Loma Linda Pediatric Subspecialists provide services in the same building throughout the month. Behavioral Health and Dental services are also provided on site. 

Indio is located 70 miles east of Loma Linda University’s home campus and has immediate access to hotels and resorts in Palm Springs, just 23 miles west. Known as the Festival City, Indio is one of the fastest growing communities in the Coachella Valley. Indio is also conveniently 30 miles away from the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. 

About SAC Health System

SAC Health System is the largest specialty-based and teaching health center (THC) FQHC in the nation. Consistent with our mission and values, we provide over 900+ medical residents and students from Loma Linda University a unique opportunity to serve our most vulnerable population which will allow them to continue to be leaders in our community.

Healthcare:

SAC Health System is recognized as a Level-3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). All our physicians are affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, allowing our patients to receive world-class care from providers trained in over 35 different specialties. Our unique model of care allows patients to see integrated behavioral health, dieticians, clinical pharmacists, social workers, and even a chaplain all within the same office visit if needed. This whole-person, full-scope, team-based approach is what makes SAC Health System the provider of choice for patients.

Partnership:

Underserved populations require an array of supports that extend beyond our work, and we know that we cannot achieve our mission on our own. Our success is built on building strong partnerships with more than 100 community partners and leveraging the expertise of partner organizations to ensure we provide our patients with whole-person care.

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a J-1 Waiver.