Pediatrician

Hill Country Community Clinic

Job Description

Job Title: Pediatrician - (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
Location: Redding, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Who We Are:

Hill Country Health and Wellness Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary care, mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, dental care and other community programs and services aimed at improving the health and well-being of people living in our community.  We are a mission-driven agency that was started locally in the 1980s by a small group of young friends with a simple commitment to helping people in their community live healthier, more fulfilling lives.  

Over the years these efforts have led to the development of a variety of direct services and programs. Hill Country has two main clinics in Round Mountain and Redding. In addition, we provide urgent mental health services that include a field-based Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. Our Wellness Centers in Round Mountain and Burney serve adults and teens. We also have several “complex care” teams working in Redding and in eastern Shasta County. These teams include clinicians, case managers, and nurses who work with primary care and psychiatry to provide intensive outpatient care for people with chronic health conditions, serious mental health problems, substance use issues, and other life challenges.  Hill Country is best known for being genuinely caring and kind, going the extra mile for our clients, and for working with others to create positive change in our community.

Job Summary:

Hill Country Community Clinic is seeking a dedicated Pediatrician (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare to children from birth through adolescence. The provider will work in a collaborative, team-based environment to ensure the delivery of comprehensive pediatric services to underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary pediatric care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
• Conduct well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and sick visits.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions.
• Counsel patients and families on wellness, nutrition, vaccinations, and developmental milestones.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, specialists, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to FQHC policies and standards.
• Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, or support staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• For Pediatrician (MD/DO):
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of California.
  • DEA license with authorization to prescribe.
• For Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA):
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
  • Board Certified as a Pediatric NP, Family NP, or PA-C with pediatric experience.
  • Active and unrestricted California NP or PA license.
  • DEA license with prescribing authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a community health or FQHC setting.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the community).
• Experience working with underserved and diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with EHR systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer paid Life Insurance.
• Malpractice coverage including FTCA.
• Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and other state programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).