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Associate Medical Director, Pediatrics
Compensation: $231,000 – $300,000 annually (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Mondays to Fridays 8-5 PM or 4 day (10 hour shift available).
Location: Greater Sacramento area, CA (Multiple locations available)

We are seeking a full-time Associate Medical Director of Pediatrics to provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care within a community health center setting. This role partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer to oversee pediatric clinical quality, provider performance, workflow optimization, and strategic growth initiatives, while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain high-level clinical expertise in Pediatrics and stay current with evolving standards of care
Monitor and evaluate pediatric clinician performance, including peer review and performance indicators
Assist in annual provider evaluations and development plans
Develop strategies to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency
Collaborate on the development and revision of pediatric policies, procedures, and workflows
Optimize EHR templates, clinical accelerators, and documentation standards
Monitor referral patterns and specialty resource utilization to improve access and care coordination
Partner with executive leadership on clinical priorities and strategic initiatives
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven clinical environment
Provide comprehensive pediatric care (birth through adolescence) in an outpatient setting
Address acute, chronic, urgent, and preventive health needs
Perform thorough history and physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning
Order and interpret labs, imaging, and specialty referrals
Provide culturally sensitive patient and family education
Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality care
Complete timely documentation, coding, and billing
Respond to labs, consults, and patient messages promptly
Participate in continuing medical education and maintain licensure requirements

Skills

MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school (or FMG with ECFMG certification) and completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
Must have 3+ years of post residency experience; no new grads.
Experience managing pediatric preventive care, acute and chronic conditions, and developmental/behavioral concerns
Familiarity with clinical quality measures (HRSA core measures, HEDIS, PCMH) preferred
Active, unrestricted California medical license
Community health center or FQHC experience preferred
Prior leadership or management experience preferred
Unrestricted ability to obtain Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other payer credentialing
Bilingual skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish strongly preferred


Notes

Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple PPO plan options available)
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
Up to 4 weeks of PTO in first year (based on hours worked)
7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Malpractice and tail coverage provided at no cost
Annual CME reimbursement (including licensing/certifications) plus up to 1 week of paid CME time
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance



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Employer: HCP Talent LLC
Post Date: Apr 19, 2026
Profession: Physician
Job Type: MD/DO
Specialty: Pediatrics
Salary: $231,000 – $300,000 annually
Location: California - Sacramento
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