What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician position at Cottage Health?
Live and Work in Beautiful Santa Barbara! Cottage Children's Medical Center is seeking a full-time board-eligible / board-certified Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join our busy practice. We provide comprehensive inpatient services at Cottage Children's Medical Center, outpatient clinics in Santa Barbara, and satellite clinics throughout the region. Position Overview : The ideal candidate will have completed a general pediatric residency, be fellowship-trained in pediatric infectious diseases, and possess experience in managing complex infectious cases in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric infectious diseases, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in resident education. Key Responsibilities :
- Diagnose and manage infectious diseases in pediatric patients
- Collaborate with pediatricians and specialists to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations.
- Participate in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Engage in teaching and mentoring of residents and medical students.
- Conduct research initiatives in pediatric infectious diseases. Benefit Highlights :
- Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus
- Housing Assistance (temporary and / or mortgage assistance program)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k)
- Malpractice coverage Cottage Children's Medical Center Facilities : As the only Pediatric Inpatient Facility with full pediatric inpatient and sub-specialist services between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, we provide state-of-the-art care with a 19-bed inpatient Pediatrics Ward, an 8-bed PICU, and a 22-bed NICU. Our services encompass emergency care, behavioral health, surgery, critical care, cardiology, and more. Our new Pediatric Residency program offers an opportunity to actively participate in resident education and train the next generation of physician leaders. 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. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.
