Pediatrics Palliative Care Opening in Santa Clara

We are seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Palliative Care physician to join our team at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. The physician will provide compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families facing serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. Responsibilities include symptom management, facilitating goals-of-care discussions, and supporting families through complex medical decision-making. The physician will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team that includes a nurse practitioner, child life specialist, social workers, and chaplain, caring for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings.

Full-time annual salary range is $281,339 to $290,040 plus additional potential incentives up to $33,250*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

Santa Clara offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and high quality of life. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the region provides access to world-class institutions and diverse communities, along with excellent schools, vibrant dining, and rich cultural experiences—making it an ideal place to build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling life.

The Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center includes a 26-bed Level III NICU, a 24-bed pediatric ward, and a 7-bed PICU, all staffed 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists and pediatric intensivists. You will join a collaborative pediatric subspecialty team representing the full spectrum of pediatric care, supported by dedicated case managers, registered dietitians, social workers, embedded child psychologists, child life specialists, and experienced support staff.

In addition to strong local collaboration, you will be part of a regional network of palliative care physicians across Kaiser Permanente Northern California.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to guide families through challenging healthcare experiences with compassion and professionalism.

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/facilities/santa-clara-medical-center-100305

With TPMG you’ll benefit from:

• AI-Based Charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• 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 are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

BENEFITS PACKAGE (*approval required):

• Comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000*
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000*
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage / loan*
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Backup childcare program
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401k

Please visit our website to view all our opportunities located throughout Northern, CA: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org

Kindly respond with your CV or contact our Physician Recruiter, Bo Chau at bo.chau@kp.org / call 510-418-9952 with any questions. Contact the recruiter below or fill out the form to receive detailed information about the position and begin the application process.

The Permanente Medical Group is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive environment for all physicians and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.

• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to the headquarters of several high-tech companies and the 9^thmost populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Clara is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino.
• Outstanding local educational opportunities at all levels. Excellent public schools in the surrounding areas. Stanford University, Santa Clara University and San Jose State are all just miles away.
• Just minutes from downtown Cupertino, San Jose and Palo Alto, and less than an hour from San Francisco.
• Santa Clara is home to Levi's Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers. The San Jose Sharks home stadium is also just minutes away.
• Amazing location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and an active lifestyle. World-class skiing in Tahoe, amazing beaches, and nationally renowned parks and hiking are all nearby to enjoy. 

Our more than 1,000 physicians and other health care professionals are dedicated to providing you high-quality, comprehensive care. Serving more than 400,000 members in the Santa Clara service area, we partner with you, so you have the knowledge and tools to manage your health – inside and outside the doctor’s office.  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!