Pediatrician

Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a multi-specialty group with more than 500 healthcare providers in the Sacramento region, is seeking skilled and compassionate pediatricians for our busy Pediatrics Department at our Citrus Heights, CA clinic. As a pediatrician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to the health and well-being of the community's youngest members. Well baby nursery rounding is a requirement for this opportunity.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Full-time opportunity

• Patient-centric, physician-led medical home model with advanced clinical practitioners

• 24-hour advice nurse available

• Work in a collegial and supportive environment

• Shareholder track opportunity

• Generous two-year guarantee compensation - $254,000 - $269,000

• Amazing benefits and Productivity bonus available

Responsibilities include

• Well Baby Nursery Rounding

• Conducting thorough medical examinations, including growth and development assessments, to diagnose and treat various pediatric conditions.

• Providing preventive care, vaccinations, and immunizations to promote overall health and prevent illnesses.

• Evaluating and managing acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections in pediatric patients.

• Developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring patients' progress over time, adjusting interventions as needed.

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

• Educating parents and caretakers on child health, nutrition, safety, and other relevant topics.

• Conducting screenings for developmental delays, behavioral issues, and mental health concerns, and providing appropriate referrals and interventions.

• Keeping accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, and treatment plans.
• Staying informed about the latest medical advancements, evidence-based practices, and pediatric research. Adhering to ethical and professional standards, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare regulations.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

• Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics.

• Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of California.

• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of pediatric diseases, treatments, and best practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, parents, and healthcare team members.

• Empathy and patience when working with children and their families.

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Compensation Information:
$122.19 / Hourly - $129.38 / Hourly