SUMMARY: The Pediatrician is responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, while also playing an active role in the teaching and mentorship of pediatric residents from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. This position combines community-based pediatric care with a significant academic component, providing an excellent opportunity to influence both the health of local families and the development of future pediatricians.

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Pediatrician will provide services including well-child exams, preventive care, acute illness management, chronic disease treatment, developmental and behavioral assessments, family education, and referrals to subspecialists when needed. In their teaching role, the Pediatrician will supervise and mentor residents during ambulatory and continuity clinic rotations, fostering their clinical, professional, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver high-quality primary pediatric care during scheduled and walk-in visits.
• Perform thorough physical exams to monitor growth, development, and overall health.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions, including both acute illnesses and chronic diseases.
• Administer immunizations and counsel families on vaccine schedules and preventive care.
• Provide health guidance on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, mental health, sleep, and behavioral issues.
• Coordinate care for children with complex medical or psychosocial needs, referring to specialists as appropriate.
• Provide emergency and urgent care as needed, including first aid and stabilization.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and compliant patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Accurately code and bill for services and follow administrative guidelines.
• Comply with clinic regulations and standards for prescribing, charting, lab follow-up, and referrals.

Teaching & Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor pediatric residents from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital during continuity and ambulatory rotations.
• Participate in clinical teaching, bedside education, and case-based learning with residents.
• Assist with curriculum delivery and evaluation of residents' clinical performance.
• Serve as a role model for evidence-based, compassionate, and culturally responsive pediatric care.

Administrative & Collaborative Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed clinical productivity benchmarks and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend required staff meetings, teaching conferences, and quality improvement activities.
• Notify the Chief Medical Officer promptly of any changes to licensure, DEA status, hospital privileges, or legal matters.
• Consult with the Chief Medical Officer on complex clinical cases and interpretation of clinic protocols.
• Adhere to all SBNC policies, procedures, and organizational values.

Support SBNC’s mission of providing equitable, high-quality healthcare to all community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Valid California medical license and DEA registration.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics.

Experience

• Experience providing pediatric primary care (experience with underserved or community health center populations preferred).
• Prior experience in teaching, supervision, or mentoring of medical trainees strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication skills for working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care environment.
• Commitment to health equity, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.

Other Requirements

• Maintains all credentials necessary for lawful practice of medicine in California.
• Familiarity with and adherence to SBNC Employee Handbook policies.
• Professional conduct and respectful communication with patients, staff, and community partners.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel within the SBNC service area.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements of this role include those typically associated with clinical pediatric care. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship for SBNC.

Salary Range: $125.00 - $132.21/hr