Pediatric opening in: Hollister, CA

Pediatric Hospitalist Medical Director Opening in Hollister, CA San Jose 46m A respected community hospital in Hollister, California, located just a short drive from Monterey Bay, is seeking a Board-Certified Pediatrician to serve as Medical Director for its Pediatric Hospitalist program. This is a permanent, full-time position offering leadership responsibility, a flexible 24-hour shift model, and the chance to provide meaningful care in a semi-rural California setting. Schedule: * Full-time: 12 24-hour shifts per month * On-call responsibilities handled from home * Shifts likely include some weekends due to 24-hour rotation * Setting: Community hospital with ~500 annual deliveries Core Responsibilities * Lead the pediatric hospitalist team as Medical Director * Provide well newborn care and high-risk delivery coverage * Perform pediatric consultations in the emergency department * Manage low-acuity pediatric inpatient admissions * Coordinate neonatal transports with affiliated Level III NICU (located in San Jose) * Collaborate with hospital leadership and affiliated specialists * Support clinical quality initiatives and staff education Qualifications * Board Certified in Pediatrics – Required (no exceptions) * California medical license or willingness to obtain – Required * Current inpatient hospital experience – Required (must be noted in submission) * DEA license – Required prior to start (no exemptions) * Clean malpractice and license history – Highly Preferred * Relocation or Local Residency Required – Commuters welcome, but candidates must be willing to relocate or reside in the area Compensation & Benefits * Base Salary Range: $190,000 – $230,000 * Medical Director Stipend: Additional to base salary * Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision * Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * 401(k) Thrift & Profit Sharing Plan * Company-paid life insurance + supplemental options * Short-Term & Long-Term Disability * Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Insurance * 8 Weeks Paid Parental Leave * Bereavement Leave * Identity Theft Protection * Employee Perks & Discounts Program * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Why Consider This Role? * Lead a program as Medical Director in a growing pediatric hospitalist practice * Maintain work-life balance with 12 24-hour shifts/month and home call * Work in a collaborative setting with transport support from a nearby Level III NICU * Live near the California coast with access to scenic Monterey Bay, hiking, wine country, and more * Be part of a mission-driven health team in a family-friendly community