Pediatric Hospitalist Physician " Sacramento Area, California

Position Overview:
Join a pediatric hospitalist team in the Sacramento area as the primary physician for hospitalized children. Youll deliver comprehensive inpatient care at a regional community hospital in Carmichael, California, backed by a large pediatric health system. Youll coordinate closely with primary care, subspecialty and pediatric ICU teams, and have a direct impact on patient safety and outcomes in a collegial, evidence-driven setting.

The Role:

• Serve as the pediatrician of record for each patient, coordinating care and communication between inpatient and primary care teams
• Rapidly assess and manage acute clinical deterioration, and coordinate transfers to and from higher levels of care as needed
• Streamline admissions and discharges to improve patient safety and timeliness and reduce unnecessary length of stay
• Bring the resources of a regional pediatric network to children and families close to home
• Help develop and apply clinical pathways that raise the quality of care across common pediatric conditions
• Join medical staff committees focused on quality improvement and patient safety
• Practice to evidence-based guidelines and national standards of pediatric care

Schedule & Lifestyle:

• Continuous onsite coverage during scheduled shifts
• A predictable rotation that protects time for family and life outside work
• No call outside scheduled shifts

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics
• California medical license, or eligible to obtain one
• Inpatient pediatric experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered medicine

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance and continuing education support
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

Why This Opportunity:
Provide high-quality pediatric hospital care in one of Northern Californias most livable regions. The Sacramento area offers affordable living compared with the Bay Area, top-rated schools and easy access to Lake Tahoe, wine country and the Sierra Nevada.