Job Description
Job Description Pediatric Gastroenterologist Opportunity in Beautiful Santa Barbara, California! The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cottage Children's Medical Center is seeking a full-time board certified or board eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join a comprehensive clinical program dedicated to the care of children and adolescents who have gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and/or nutritional disease.
The Division currently consists of three full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologists supported by pediatric nurses, registered dieticians, and social workers. We provide inpatient consultations at Cottage Children's Medical Center which consists of a 19-bed inpatient ward, 8-bed PICU, and 22-bed NICU.
In the ambulatory setting, the candidate will join 22 pediatric sub-specialists providing multi-disciplinary care at Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinic and two satellite clinics in Ventura and Pismo Beach.
The physician provides assessment, evaluation, planning, and treatment aligned with evidence-based guidelines and performs at their specialty's highest professional standards of clinical practice. The physician collaborates with external referring physicians to provide continuous care and assist patients with appropriate treatment and follow-up as clinically indicated.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of medical conditions.
- Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and support staff.
- Collaborate with attending physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Manage complex, acute medical conditions, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
- Opportunities in teaching and mentoring of residents and medical students as part of our academic affiliation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.
Required Qualifications: - Board-certified or board eligible.
- Unencumbered license to practice medicine in the state of California.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
- A passion for providing exceptional patient care and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred candidates will also demonstrate an interest in the education of Pediatric residents and other trainees.
Benefits: - Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus
- Housing Assistance: Temporary and/or mortgage assistance program or down payment program
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, 401(k), and more
- Malpractice Insurance
About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Cottage Children's Medical Center: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a non-profit organization comprised of three regional hospitals and 47 specialty care clinics and service locations throughout California's central coast. Cottage Children's Medical Center is renowned for delivering state-of-the-art pediatric care. Pediatric specialties include Adolescent Medicine, Cardiology, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology-Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology Rheumatology, and Surgery.
Living in Santa Barbara: Nestled along California's Gold Coast, Santa Barbara is known as the "American Riviera" for its stunning beauty, excellent weather, and Spanish architecture. This vibrant community offers a high quality of life with numerous outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and culinary delights. Enjoy the Pacific Ocean, Santa Ynez mountains, and local vineyards while living in one of the best places in the United States.
To learn more about this opportunity, please apply directly online or for questions email: cchovan@sbch.org
Live and work in a place where you can truly make a difference while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. Join us at Cottage Children's Medical Center!
About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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