"Pediatrician - Inpatient and Outpatient Settings (Per Diem)"

UCR Health is a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of Inland Southern California residents and families by bringing health home to our communities. Established alongside the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, UCR Health is growing to meet the healthcare needs of the region - bringing innovative, culturally sensitive medical care to our communities. Our patient-centered primary care and specialty services deliver university-based healthcare excellence and innovation to the communities where we live, work and play.

The Pediatrics department is seeking physicians in inpatient, outpatient, and mixed settings clinical practices in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Coachella Valley at UCR Health clinics and affiliate sites. Pediatricians supervise and/or perform a full range of professional work in primary care medicine involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients. They work collaboratively with other physician groups for patient care. Assistant Physicians provide patient care activities under medical supervision where more difficult and complex cases are referred to Associate Physicians.

This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physicians are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. These appointments may be on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis as determined by the University. Depending on years of experience and board certification a budgeted pay scale is up to $120/hour.

Education Requirements: Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

Licenses: Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number.

Certifications: For employees in the outpatient setting: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. For employees in the inpatient setting: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire.

Experience: UCR has three levels of physicians; all levels require completion of medical residency and are distinguished by board certification status and years of experience. Junior (Assistant Physician): requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire. Mid (Associate Physician): requires board certification and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. Candidates must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated sites/hospitals. Prior experience providing inpatient and/or outpatient pediatric care, newborn exams, and ER consults. Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum Requirements: Travel required outside of normal business hours. At minimum, incumbents are required to be available to work at least one day per month and one major holiday per calendar year as needed by the department.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations, and identities. Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.