Details
Posted: 04-Jun-25
Location: Palmdale, California
Salary: 320,275.00 - 370,547.00
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best - provide their patients with exceptional care.
* Medical/dental/vision coverage
* Supplemental medical coverage
* Special dependent coverage
* Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
* Retirement and savings plans
* Relocation package
* Professional liability coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Partnership of SCPMG
* Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
* Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
* Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
* Voting rights on organizational decisions
Primary Locations: USA-California- Antelope Valley and Los Angeles
Opportunity to join an established pediatric gastroenterology clinical practice comprised of inpatient consultations/rounding, ambulatory clinic, endoscopic procedures, and virtual medicine. Pediatric Gastroenterology at Southern California Permanente Medical Group currently consists of 15 Pediatric Gastroenterologists across the Southern California region. Together, we care for the KP Southern California population which currently spans 4.6 million members and over 1 million pediatric members.
We are recruiting a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our group in Antelope Valley and Los Angeles. KP Antelope Valley is growing region approximately 1 hour north of Los Angeles that partners with Antelope Valley Hospital to provide comprehensive care for members. KP Los Angeles Medical Center is a member of the Children's Hospital Association and is one of three tertiary medical centers in the Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Care (KPPC) network. Los Angeles Medical Center is the primary referral center for our Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Metro Los Angeles service locations. Our services include pediatric hospitalists, NICU, PICU (Los Angeles), and emergency department. We place great emphasis on fostering a strong culture of collaboration and support among pediatric medical and surgical specialties not only between the Antelope Valley and Los Angeles areas but also across the KP Southern California region. Finally, we play an active role in training the next generation of physicians both in teaching resident physicians and as a designated clerkship site for the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.
Potential clinical roles include:
* Outpatient consultation and follow-up care primarily in Antelope Valley
* Inpatient consultation and rounding at Los Angeles Medical Center
* Performing endoscopic procedures
* Providing virtual medical care
* Physician-physician advice via telephone and electronic advice communication tools
* Shared call schedule with other KP pediatric GI physicians
* Opportunity for mentorship and clinical teaching of KP School of Medicine students
* Open to reduced work schedule /flexible day schedule if needed Additional Information
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
About the area
The Los Angeles area is one of the most sought-after communities on the west coast. Located in the hub of the city, the weather enables year-round outdoor recreation, and there's easy access to great cuisine, the arts, professional sports, and culturally diverse events. It's close to big cities to its north and south, but without the traffic and other issues that big cities present. The area has a great variety of housing options: near the mountains, in open space amongst foothills, and in urban settings.
Just North of the metro Los Angeles area, Antelope Valley is situated 60 minutes due north of downtown LA. The service area is a hub both for quality housing and a range of activities. Staff members live in the immediate area but also in Santa Clarita affording them all the fine dining, entertainment, and cultural opportunities that Southern California has to offer.
Working here
SCPMG Antelope Valley & Los Angeles is characterized by a deeply ingrained culture of teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality that cuts across specialties and departments. Driven by a dynamic, transparent leadership team, physician involvement is a key focus, enabling constant improvement and fueling a desire to sustainably provide affordable, high-quality care. Our deep clinical talent pool affords a wealth of consultative support from specialists and subspecialists. We place a strong emphasis on physician wellness: protecting our physicians, mentally and physically, is viewed as critical for reaching our goals. Opportunities for connecting abound, through formal and informal events and programs, and special events that are unique to Antelope Valley and Los Angeles. We actively help new hires to acclimate, integrate, and ultimately, bond--thereby furthering physician involvement and clinical expertise, and creating a breeding ground for the next leaders.
Infused with a spirit of teamwork and collaboration, SCPMG Antelope Valley has a strong culture of safety--emphasizing both patient safety as well as caregivers' ability to raise concerns and have a voice. Our leadership is dedicated to accessibility and a flat hierarchy, building trust between physicians and ancillary staff.
