Rheumatology, Pediatrics Rheumatologist

Location

Elk Grove, CA | United States

Job description

Pediatric Rheumatology Position

The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatologist with expertise in outpatient rheumatology, inpatient rheumatology, joint injections an aspiration. Formal training in Pediatric Chronic Pain Management training is also required. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography skills desirable, but not required.

We are a large multispecialty physician group that works exclusively with the Kaiser Permanente Health Plan to provide comprehensive medical care for over 4 million members in a fully integrated health care setting in Northern, California. Our specialty group gets to take care of an interesting and diverse population from the large Sacramento/Central Valley area, which includes Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Vacaville, Modesto, and Stockton.  

The successful applicant joins a Pediatric Specialty group of pediatric medical and surgical specialists numbering 45-50 in the Sacramento Region alone, with additional TPMG Pediatric Specialists in Santa Clara/Silicon Valley, and the Central Bay Area. Our Sacramento/Central Valley group includes Cardiology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General pediatrics, Hematology-oncology, Infectious disease, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR), Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric anesthesia, Pediatric surgery, Pediatric orthopedics, Pediatric otolaryngology, Pediatric ophthalmology, Pediatric urology, Pediatric developmental medicine, Pediatric Dermatology, Neonatology, Pediatric Radiology, and Child Mental Health.

In addition, we regularly interact with medical students and residents from UC Davis, and we have many visiting medical students from all around the country. 

The successful applicant will join another four pediatric rheumatologists to support Kaiser Permanente in Northern California and will be expected to travel to see members in the region.

The Permanente Medical Group offers a competitive salary and an unsurpassed pension plan and benefits package that includes health, life, malpractice and disability insurance. The Sacramento Valley area is a beautiful place to live with easy access to the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, the Coastal and Sierra Nevada mountains, Napa Valley, Monterey, and the California Central Valley.

Requirements:

• Board Certification or Eligibility
• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing . No RVUs!
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity by hiring physicians who reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures. We practice in an environment with patients at the center and deliver culturally responsive and compassionate care to our member populations.
• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program .
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Full-time annual salary range is $262,560 to $270,540 . Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available.*Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

If you are interested, please contact Judy Padilla

Regional Recruiter, Physician Recruitment Services
Email: [email protected]

Office: 510-625-5915

For more information and to apply, please visit: northerncalifornia.permanente.org

We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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