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Alta Med
Santa Ana, California

Staff Physician, Pediatrician (PER DIEM)

PediatricsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$103.59-$129.49/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

Provides medical services to AltaMed patients. Delivers care and services aligned with AltaMed’s Team-Based Care Model focused on population health, evidence-based medicine, appropriate resource use, and integrated delivery of care.

Minimum Requirements

Experience and training as a physician are required.

Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California and Board certification in the chosen specialty required or Board Eligible, with the expectation to become board certified within 18 months of employment.

Education, training, and experience are necessary to meet the underwritten requirements for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage.

Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.

Leadership and/or management skills are preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$103.59 - $129.49 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

Provides medical services to patients in alignment with the AltaMed Team-Based Care Model. Focuses on population health, evidence-based medicine, and integrated delivery of care.

Requirements

Requires a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California and Board certification or eligibility. Candidates must hold a valid BLS certification and have experience with computer-based medical systems.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PediatricsPatient careClinical leadership

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (72 salary observations; 254 listings), vs ~$246k nationally (348 salary observations; 2,165 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 50% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$215k–$269kPediatrics median $260k (middle half $228k–$300k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$270k median in California$246k nationally (+9%)72 state / 348 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$219k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California118 active751 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 50% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+10.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pediatrician Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 22 employers
6
<$240k
7
$240k-275k
3
$275k-310k
4
$310k-345k
3
$345k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Relocation assistance
33%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Evening & Weekends Pediatrician - Part Time - TX License

Clarity Pediatrics · Remote

$159-$178/hr
#2

Pediatrician (Part-Time) - TX License

Clarity Pediatrics · Remote

$159-$178/hr
#3

Pediatrician (Part-Time) - TX License - Spanish

$159-$178/hr
#4

Supervising Physician - Per Diem - Dallas

$110-$150/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 745 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$873k
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.