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Pediatrician

Join our dynamic team as a Pediatrician in Santa Cruz County. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $199,000 to $277,000, depending on experience.

Job Description

• Provide full-spectrum pediatric care including preventive visits, chronic disease management, urgent care, and wellness support.
• Work as a core member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary Care Team in a high-quality, patient-centered FQHC environment.
• Serve as a clinical leader and mentor, including optional precepting of Family Medicine residents in a new academic program.
• Participate in telehealth services, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and use clinical admin time to support documentation and care planning.

Requirements

• Board-certified Family Physician licensed in California, with a strong foundation in pediatric and family medicine.
• Experience in community health, chronic disease, mental health, and care for underserved populations is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to health equity, culturally responsive care, and working within a mission-driven, diverse care setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desirable; ability to work at least one evening per week and occasional Saturdays required.

Benefits

• Make a meaningful impact serving a vibrant, diverse patient population in a non-profit FQHC setting.
• Enjoy a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, CME support, license coverage, and generous PTO from day one.
• Flexible schedule options, no on-call duties, and a collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Unique opportunity to engage in community-based academic medicine through teaching and mentorship.

Join a passionate team that believes health care is a human right and help us build a healthier Santa Cruz County for all.