Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine in Antioch

Adolescent Medicine Specialist Opportunity with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California

Leading the future of health care

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG - Kaiser Permanente Northern California) is one of the largest multispecialty 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.  We partner exclusively with Kaiser Permanente Health Plan to provide comprehensive care to a diverse population of 4 million members in a fully integrated health care setting.

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

Opening in Antioch, California 

Position Highlights:

• Direct an adolescent medicine program in a busy Bay Area pediatric center
• Eating disorder care:

• Working in collaboration with the regional lead of Adolescent Medicine, expand and strengthen the pediatric/adolescent eating disorder program
• Medical director of outpatient eating disorder program in the Diablo Service Area
• Oversee multidisciplinary inpatient eating disorder care in the Diablo Service Area

• Provide consultation and teaching to pediatric providers in outpatient and inpatient settings.

 Consultation:

• Provide consultation to general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family medicine physicians to help in the management of adolescents. These consults are including, but not limited to:

• High-risk teens: high-risk sexual behavior, drug use, gang/juvenile justice, mental health with poor adherence, chronic medical conditions with poor adherence
• Complex medical conditions: provide consultation and support for adolescents suffering with conditions that have combined medical/psychosocial etiologies (ex: chronic fatigue, autonomic disorders, somatization)
• Transgender/gender-expansive youth
• Contraceptive care 
• Menstrual concerns 
• Substance use and treatment
• Sexually transmitted infections/prevention, provision of PrEP
• Transition from pediatrics to adult medicine

Leadership and education:

• Provide leadership for and education in adolescent health locally and throughout Northern California

 Requirements:

• Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Adolescent Medicine

Full-time annual salary range is $280,020 to $290,040 plus additional potential incentives up to $33,320*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

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. No RVUs!
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and 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)

For more information regarding practicing with TPMG and to apply, please visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

For 80 years, Kaiser Permanente’s mission has been to improve the health of our KP members and the communities we serve.  Our Diablo Service Area encompasses Central and East Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley Area of Alameda County. We have two medical centers, Antioch and Walnut Creek, and six medical offices — Delta Fair (Antioch), Livermore, Martinez, Pleasanton, Park Shadelands (Walnut Creek), San Ramon, and a multi-specialty hub in Dublin. 

Our Antioch and Walnut Creek Medical Centers are home to several centers for specialized care – centers of knowledge, expertise, and advanced technology – supported by our specially trained surgeons, physicians and other medical practitioners.  We take pride in offering the type of care we want for ourselves and our family members. May you live well, be well, and thrive!