Pediatric Hospitalist Job at Golden Valley Health Centers, Modesto, CA

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  • Golden Valley Health Centers
  • Modesto, CA

Job Description

Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in the heart of California's Central Valley. Established in 1972, GVHC operates 46 sites across Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties, employing nearly 1,000 dedicated professionals.

Our Mission:

To improve the health of our patients by providing quality, primary healthcare services to the communities we serve, regardless of language, financial, or cultural barriers.

Our Vision:

To be recognized as a premier healthcare organization ensuring access to high-quality, culturally responsive, and comprehensive primary care for all—especially the underserved.

Location:

Nestled in California’s Central Valley, GVHC offers a quieter, suburban lifestyle with more affordable housing compared to larger metropolitan areas. The region is rich in cultural diversity, with abundant outdoor activities like hiking, lakes, and sports, all just a few hours' drive from the California Mountains or Monterey Bay.

Join Our Team:

We have opportunities available in Modesto, California.

Golden Valley Health Centers, seeks to hire a Pediatric Hospitalist to cover inpatient Pediatrics, well newborns, and ER consults , for Doctor’s Medical Center, and Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA. Must be B/C or B/E in Pediatrics. We are looking for candidates who can outline their availability for coverage on an ongoing basis. The position is 24 hr shifts with an average of 5-7 shifts per month. Dual coverage will be available based on acuity, and census.

No delivery attendance is required- Level III NICU delivery support available at both hospitals

Operational/ Clinical Duties:

This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list. It defines the types of activities/procedures/privileges that the majority of practitioners in this specialty perform at this organization and inherent activities/procedures/privileges requiring similar skill sets and techniques.

  • Hours include 24-hour call coverage shifts
  • Will be handling all aspects of pediatric hospitalist cases and procedures
  • Hospitalists are the pediatrician of record during a patients stay
  • Competency in performing standard pediatric procedures i.e., Lumbar puncture, frenotomy, Bladder Catheterization etc.
  • Airway management including endotracheal intubation when, and if, necessary
  • Coordinate patient care with the primary care physician, and necessary subspecialists
  • When necessary, the hospitalist supervises and coordinates the child’s transfer to the pediatric ICU, and assumes care for children who are ready to transfer to the acute care floor from the pediatric ICU
  • Teaches the next generation of family medicine physicians by supervising Residents on Patient Centered Rounds
  • Administrative duties are required at the hospital level and participate in department meetings, and develop policies and procedures that relate to the hospitalist duties
  • Actively participates in medical staff committees to continually review medical care and promote patient safety
  • Follows national guidelines and evidence based medicine practices to provide the most up-to-date care

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Guaranteed salary based on experience
  • Potential for quality incentives
  • Work with a large, diverse patient population
  • Residents are welcome to apply up to one year prior to completing their program
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • 10 Paid Holidays, 17 PTO Days, 7 Sick Days
  • Malpractice coverage through the Federal Torts Claims Act (including tail coverage)
  • Paid CME up to $3,000 annually
  • 403(b) Traditional/Roth
  • HPSA: 18

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of tact and composure in dealing with patients and/or staff.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Strong time management abilities.
  • Ability to travel to other sites and/or locations as needed.

Education/Experience :

  • Must have active CA state medical license
  • BC or BE in Pediatrics required, must obtain B/C within 3 years of employment
  • BLS, and NRP / PALS certified, including a proficient skill set in the delivery room with newborn resuscitation.
  • Must clear credentialing and be able to obtain hospital privileges
  • DEA required

Job Tags

Holiday work, Visa sponsorship, Outdoor, Shift work,

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