Pediatrics Physician

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.

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.
• Professional conduct and respectful communication with patients, staff, and community partners.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements of this role include those typically associated with clinical pediatric care.