Opportunity: Developmental Pediatrician
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Pediatric, Developmental Behavioral
Location:   Get Map Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 7112  
Openings: 1
J1/H1B Visa? H1B Accepted
Location Overview:

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public school systems.


 Offer Details
Other Benefits:

Benefits include:

            • Competitive salary

            • Comprehensive benefits including:

                        - Medical

                        - Dental

                        - CME

                        - Relocation Assistance

                        - Paid Malpractice Insurance


 Job Description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Developmental Pediatrician to join our Division of Pediatric Neurology. 

The Department of Pediatrics (Loma Linda University Health-LLUH), has a unique opportunity for a Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician. LLUH is interested in a dynamic and collaborative Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who will: (1) coordinate the LLUH Department of Pediatrics Developmental Behavioral Residency rotation; and (2) be the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician in an innovative Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence (AAC). This is a 100% full time position within the Division of Child Neurology (Department of Pediatrics) with 50% time devoted to clinical care in the AAC, 30% time with clinical care in Neurology clinics and 20% time devoted to directing and training in the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics residency rotation.

The Department of Pediatrics has ~180 attending physicians and ~100 pediatric residents. A new LLU Children's Hospital will open in 2020 and the current Children’s Hospital has ~300 beds including a 16 bed ED, 25 bed PIICU, 24 bed Intermediate Care Unit, 90 bed NICU (that includes our Neuro-NICU), and 140 additional beds in 5 pediatric units. The Division of Child Neurology consists of 14 pediatric neurologists (4 are pediatric epileptologists), and 7 neuropsychologists. As part of residency program, there is a one-month rotation in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. This person taking this position will serve to oversee the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Residency rotation. Clinical research is encouraged.

The AAC is a new center which provides specialized transdisciplinary comprehensive assessment for children when there are questions regarding the potential of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The AAC brings together a transdisciplinary team including 3 pediatric specialties: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology and Genetics with Neuropsychology, Occupational therapy, Speech/Language therapy and other relevant professionals under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for patients. 

This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver. 

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 Contact Information
Contact: Kaitlin Rice, Physician Recruitment Coordinator
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Email: karice@llu.edu
Phone: (909) 558-5436

 Practice Information
Practice Name: Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1905
Number of physicians in group: 1000 +
History of group / practice:

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. Today we are building a new hospital and expanding our children’s hospital to continue meeting the health needs of our community. The new towers will be state-of-the-art, allowing for the newest advances in technology and patient care. We are also greatly expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments. 

Philosophy of the group:

Loma Linda has long been a leader in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Christian organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

Practice Description :

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. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population over 4 million.

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.