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Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG), Department of Pediatrics, in association with SAC Health System, is seeking a General Pediatrician for our Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital – Indio Outpatient Pavilion. This beautiful facility opened a few years ago and Behavioral Health and Dental services are also provided on site. 

We are looking for Pediatricians who would ideally live in the Coachella Valley community where the childhood population is over 135,000. Proficiency in Spanish is ideal. We are open to new grads!  SAC Health System is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and has several sites throughout San Bernardino County.  It is also a site which is eligible for loan repayment and currently has a HPSA score of 17 for primary care.

In addition to a competitive salary, there will be a paid differential for this position. Clinic hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8 am to 4 pm on Friday. There is 1 day of beeper call per month from 5 pm to 8 am on Mon - Friday or 8am to 8am on a weekend or holiday. Additionally, up to 6 weekend days per year in the Urgent Care are required.

Location Overview

Indio is located 70 miles east of Loma Linda University’s home campus, and has immediate access to hotels and resorts in Palm Springs, just 23 miles west. Known as the Festival City, Indio is one of the fastest growing communities in the Coachella Valley. Indio is also conveniently 30 miles away from the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. 

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $175,000-190,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days 
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

About Loma Linda University Faculty Medical 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 over 4 million. For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. Loma Linda University Medical Center includes the adult tower on the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus, the Cloverleaf Tower and the Schuman Pavilion. Our academic medical center is recognized as a leader in healthcare, including pioneering work in fields like organ transplant, cancer treatment and cardiac care. The Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus offers state-of-the-art services in nearly every medical specialty. The campus includes the adult hospital tower, Children’s Hospital – East and the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion. You’ll also find dedicated adult and pediatric emergency rooms, hybrid operating rooms for advanced surgery, and convenient connectio...ns to services in our other towers. With 320 licensed Adult beds, our hospital provides expert care in nearly every specialty to hundreds of thousands of patients per year. As one of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers, we also provide San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties the most advanced trauma care available. 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, Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

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