Pediatrics Neonatologist in Modesto, CA | The Permanente Medical Group

TPMG is seeking a full-time BE/BC Pediatric Neonatologist physician to join our team in Modesto, CA.

The NICU at Kaiser Permanente Modesto is a California Children’s Services (CCS) certified community level 3 NICU with 24 beds. We offer level 3 care in our NICU including high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and ROP laser surgery. We have a full complement of pediatric subspecialists available 24 hours a day via telemedicine or some are on site. Babies requiring cardiothoracic surgery or ECMO are referred outside of the Kaiser Permanente network. There are ~4000 deliveries per year in our L&D. Our NICU average daily census is 13, with peak season which is around summer of 15-20 ADC.

Our department consists of 5 neonatologists and 9 Pediatric Hospitalists. As a group we provide care to the NICU, labor and delivery, and newborn nursery. We also have many opportunities to do rewarding committee and QI project work.

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and an 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine or eligible for board certification and expected to be certified within 3 years of hire.
• Active unrestricted California Medical License
• Physician empanelment in CCS (California Children’s Services) as a neonatologist
• Neonatal resuscitation program certification

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.
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of 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)

Full-time annual salary range is $311,520 to $322,740 plus additional potential incentives up to $55,970*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

The Central Valley is nestled between the Cascade, Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi mountains to the east and the California coastal ranges and the San Francisco Bay Area to the West. The region is an outdoor recreational destination with mountain and road biking, kayaking and boarding on numerous lakes and rivers. The nearby California State and National Parks offer great hiking trails, camping, and fishing in pristine lakes and rivers.

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