Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California
Antioch, CA, 94531, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Lead a regional adolescent eating-disorder program with medical director responsibilities and strong work–life support. Adolescent Medicine Specialist, full-time clinical and leadership role in Antioch, CA (Diablo Service Area). Outpatient/inpatient oversight, consultation, teaching; permanent position with Kaiser Permanente Northern California; relocation assistance and competitive benefits. - Board certified in Pediatrics - Board certified or eligible in Adolescent Medicine - Experience managing eating-disorder programs and multidisciplinary teams - Ability to provide complex adolescent consultations (mental health, substance use, transgender care) - Eligible to work in US and licensed in CA
Full description

Adolescent Medicine Specialist Opportunity with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California

Leading the future of health care

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG - Kaiser Permanente Northern California) has amazing opportunities available in Northern California for Adolescent Medicine Specialists.

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

Opening in Antioch, California

Position Highlights:

  • Direct an adolescent medicine program in a busy Bay Area pediatric center

  • Eating disorder care:

    • Working in collaboration with the regional lead of Adolescent Medicine, expand and strengthen the pediatric/adolescent eating disorder program

    • Medical director of outpatient eating disorder program in the Diablo Service Area

    • Oversee multidisciplinary inpatient eating disorder care in the Diablo Service Area

  • Provide consultation and teaching to pediatric providers in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Consultation:

  • Provide consultation to general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family medicine physicians to help in the management of adolescents. These consults are including, but not limited to:

    • High-risk teens: high-risk sexual behavior, drug use, gang/juvenile justice, mental health with poor adherence, chronic medical conditions with poor adherence

    • Complex medical conditions: provide consultation and support for adolescents suffering with conditions that have combined medical/psychosocial etiologies (ex: chronic fatigue, autonomic disorders, somatization)

    • Transgender/gender-expansive youth

    • Contraceptive care

    • Menstrual concerns

    • Substance use and treatment

    • Sexually transmitted infections/prevention, provision of PrEP

    • Transition from pediatrics to adult medicine

Leadership and education:

  • Provide leadership for and education in adolescent health locally and throughout Northern California

Requirements:

  • Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and

  • Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Adolescent Medicine

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

  • Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.

  • We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!

  • We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve.

  • Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.

  • An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.

  • We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.

  • We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

  • Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental

  • Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)

  • Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)

  • PSLF Eligible Employer

  • Malpractice and Tail Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave

  • Shareholder track

  • Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

To be considered for our Pediatrician opportunity, kindly respond with your CV or contact our Physician Recruiter, Bo Chau at / call with any questions.

For more information regarding practicing with TPMG and to apply, please visit:

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