Pediatric Hospitalist - Community Hospitals - Palm Desert

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Pediatrics, has an immediate need for BE / BC Pediatrician or Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team. The ideal candidates will be passionate about a teaching position in a collegial, community based hospital system affiliated with our main campus.

This opportunity is primarily located at our community hospitals that serve the Coachella Valley, a beautiful low desert community about 50 miles east of Loma Linda. This hospital system has GME programs at one of the sites and subspecialty support and includes acute care pediatric patients in addition to well newborns. Palm Springs and Indio host the 2 hospitals that this position would primarily serve. Music, art, shopping, and plentiful outdoor activities combine with affordable housing and great schools to make this an amazing opportunity. A comprehensive benefits package along with shift differentials allow for more days off to explore SoCal! Outpatient Pediatric Primary and Acute Care clinic as well as affiliated Family Medicine clinics allow for easy transition of care and follow up. The opportunity to incorporate some clinical time at the main campus can be discussed.

Loma Linda University Children’s Health Pediatric Hospitalist Group serves 3 regional hospitals in addition to our primary Children’s Hospital and we are a growing and diverse group.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. This year we opened our new hospital and expanded our children’s hospital to continue meeting the health needs of our community. We are also greatly expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

About the area

Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and / or faculty rank : $227,000 - $265,000. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include :

Generous Retirement Contribution

Comprehensive Medical / Dental Coverage

Competitive Sick Days

CME Funds

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Paid Malpractice Insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Loan Repayment / State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below :

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.