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Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist Openings at Kaiser Permanente – Oakland

Exciting opportunity to develop and lead high-impact Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

About Kaiser Oakland’s Pediatric Heart Center

Established in 2018, the Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Program at Kaiser Oakland Medical Center provides multifaceted cardiac care supported by a strong partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Our combined Pediatric Heart Center team includes experienced cardiac surgeons, cardiac intensivists, pediatric intensivists, pediatric cardiac electrophysiologists, advanced cardiac imaging experts, transesophageal echocardiography, pediatric cardiac interventionalists, cardiovascular genetics, experienced critical care nursing, pediatric perfusionists, and more.

As the designated Kaiser Permanente Medical center responsible for pediatric cardiac surgical and interventional cardiac care to all of Kaiser Permanente’s 4.6 million Northern California patient population, we are expanding our clinical team and seeking skilled cardiac intensivists to help shape and further develop our cardiac intensive care program. Ideal candidates will bring strong collaboration, leadership, clinical, and interpersonal skills to thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Opportunities exist to pursue individual interests in clinical research, quality improvement, and leadership.

We are recruiting two Cardiac Intensivist positions: 1- Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiac ICU, and 2- Staff Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist. The Pediatric Cardiac ICU Director will work closely with Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Heart Center leadership and Pediatric ICU staff and leadership to advance our growing program.

Role & Responsibilities for both positions include:

•        Inpatient care of pediatric cardiac surgical, interventional cardiology, and congenital heart disease patients within the pediatric intensive care at Kaiser Oakland Medical Center.
•        Active participation in a collaborative, interdisciplinary congenital heart program.
•        Depending on training background and board certifications, and skillsets, responsibilities may also include:
  o   Inpatient/Outpatient pediatric cardiology clinical care
  o   Pediatric ICU (PICU) coverage

Qualifications:

•        Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology and/or Pediatric Critical Care
•        Dual board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care preferred
•        Cardiac intensive care training and experience required
•        Eligibility for a California medical license (or currently licensed in CA)

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

•        Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
•        Northern California Home Loan Program - up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest free for 10 years, AND NO PAYMENTS until end of 10 year period
•        Moving Allowance paid directly by TPMG - up to $10,000
•        Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
•        Malpractice and Tail Insurance
•        Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave, including paid time off for Board Certification exam
•        Annual education stipend, along with reimbursed board examination fees and new CA Medical License fees
•        Shareholder track
•        Life Insurance
•        Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

•        AI-Based Charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
•        Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
•        We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
•        We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve.
•        We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

Full-time annual salary range is $339,539 to $350,040 plus additional potential incentives up to $30,430*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

For more information about this opportunity, wage ranges or to apply, visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/

To learn more, please email your CV and cover letter to Bo Chau at: Bo.Chau@kp.org or call 510-418-9952.

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA federal contractor.