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EL Proyecto del Barrio
Arleta, California

Physician Pediatrician (Arleta)

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$235k-$305k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Arleta Family Health Care Clinic - Arleta, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $234550.00 - $304906.00Salary, JOB SUMMARY This position provides medical services for children, including diagnosis and treatment of patients for acute medical care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Meet with patients in a clinic setting. Provide diagnostic assessments and treatment of common health problems in children. Refer patients for specialized diagnostic treatments as needed. Provide patients with comprehensive information to allow for informed decision-making.

Coordinate with the patient care team to develop treatment plans. Assess and report on patient progress. Keep current and accurate records. Interact professionally with the patient and the patient’s family or representatives. Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Respond to medical emergencies as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES High level of professionalism, patient service, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the Board-Certified principles and practices of modern pediatric medicine. Knowledge of preventative medicine. Ability to positively and effectively represent the organization.

Ability to perform duties skillfully and effectively. Knowledge of Microsoft applications and eClinical Works (eCW) or similar. Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and multi-task while maintaining quality standards. Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socio-economic conditions. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Medical degree or equivalent. Previous pediatric experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE / LANGUAGE Valid CA State Medical License and be Board-Eligible or Board-Certified. Must be able to pass a drug test. Must be able to pass required pre-employment health and background screening. BLS/CPR certified.

Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.

El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service. To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity for utilize a computer. - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER -

Key Responsibilities

This position provides medical services for children, including the diagnosis and treatment of acute medical conditions in a clinic setting. The physician will coordinate with the patient care team to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree and possess a valid California State Medical License with Board-Eligible or Board-Certified status. Previous pediatric experience is preferred, along with BLS/CPR certification and the ability to pass health and background screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic assessmentMedical record keepingMulti-taskingCultural competency

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

EL Proyecto del Barrio holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $244k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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About EL Proyecto del Barrio

Medical Practices
Arleta, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
PSLF Eligible