Pediatrician - General Pediatrics - High Desert Outpatient Clinics

The Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG), Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a General Pediatrician for a position in the San Bernardino County Public Health Clinics located in Adelanto and Hesperia. We are affiliated with the SAC Health System, San Bernardino County Public Health, California Children’s Services Clinic, and Inland Regional Center, offering various dimensions of outpatient practice.

The clinic hours for Adelanto are 8 am to 5 pm, while Hesperia operates from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. It is anticipated that the selected candidate would spend 3 days per week at the Hesperia clinic and 1.5 days at the Adelanto clinic.

Location Overview

The San Bernardino County Public Health Clinics in Adelanto and Hesperia are Federally Qualified Health Centers, offering specific opportunities for loan repayment. In these clinics, physicians not only have the unique chance to provide care to underserved children from the “High Desert” region, including foster children, but also engage in Quality Improvement (QI) projects. The expected patient load is 5-8 patients per half-day.

Loma Linda Children’s Hospital is a 364-bed facility, which includes a 25-bed PICU, 60-bed NICU, 14-bed Pediatric cardiac ICU and pediatric inpatient units. Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital is the largest tertiary care referral center for the Inland Empire that spans Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence.

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. We built a new hospital and expanded our children's hospital to continue meeting the health needs of our community. The new towers are state-of-the-art, allowing for the newest advances in technology and patient care.

About the area

Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only based on a 1.0 FTE, and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $215,000- $225,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver.