Pediatrician (Inpatient and Outpatient) – part-time at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36844419
Category Healthcare
Organization UCR Health
Department UCRH Clinic La Quinta
Location Coachella Valley
Salary $107,400 - $275,400
Date Posted January 20, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Part time
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Pediatrics department is seeking physicians in inpatient, outpatient, and mixed settings clinical practices in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Coachella Valley at UCR Health clinics and affiliate sites. Pediatricians supervise and/or perform a full range of professional work in primary care medicine involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients. They work collaboratively with other physician groups for patient care.We are seeking a board-certified pediatrician to join our team of medical professionals. The successful candidate must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified and eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. A minimum of one year of practice post residency training from an accredited residency training program is required. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and UCR affiliated hospitals. The full salary range for the Pediatrician is from $107,400 - $275,400 annually at a 100% FTE appointment and will be pro-rated based on appointment FTE %. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $230,000 annually at 100% FTE. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementPossession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.RequiredM.D. or D.O degree from an accredited Medical School.Required Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirementCompletion of medical residency program. RequiredMinimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. RequiredCandidates must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated sites/hospitals. RequiredExperience in inpatient and outpatient settings. PreferredBackground and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. PreferredPrior experience providing inpatient and/or outpatient pediatric care, newborn exams, and ER consults. PreferredExperience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams. Preferred License Requirements LicenseRequirementPossession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board.RequiredMaintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number.Required Certification Requirements CertificationRequirementBoard certification in specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists.RequiredFor employees in the inpatient setting: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.RequiredFor employees in the outpatient setting: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.Required Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirementTravelRequiredTravel Outside of Normal Business HoursRequired Minimum Requirements Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations, and identities. Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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