Pediatrician (Inpatient and Outpatient) – Per Diem at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 36223371
Category Healthcare
Organization School of Medicine
Department Pediatrics Dept
Location Coachella Valley
Salary $107,400 - $275,400
Date Posted August 26, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule Variable - up to 24 hour shifts
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
UCR Health is a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of Inland Southern California residents and families by bringing health home to our communities. Established alongside the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, UCR Health is growing to meet the healthcare needs of the region - bringing innovative, culturally sensitive medical care to our communities. Our patient-centered primary care and specialty services deliver university-based healthcare excellence and innovation to the communities where we live, work and play. To learn more about UCR Health, please visit: www.ucrhealth.orgThe 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. Associate Physicians provide patient care activities under medical supervision where more difficult and complex cases are referred to Physicians. This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physicians are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. These appointments may be on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis as determined by the University. The full salary range for the Pediatrician is $51.43 - $131.89 per hour. However, the expected hiring range for this position is up to $120 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and 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
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Completion of medical residency program. | Required |
| Minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. | Required |
| Candidates must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated sites/hospitals. | Required |
| Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. | Preferred |
| Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. | Preferred |
| Prior experience providing inpatient and/or outpatient pediatric care, newborn exams, and ER consults. | Preferred |
| Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. | Required |
| Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Board certification in specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. | Required |
| For employees in the inpatient setting: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. | Required |
| For employees in the outpatient setting: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| 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. |
| 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.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview