Pays $235k-$268k — Pediatrician market median is ~$271k (15 jobs) · Above average in Pediatrics for work-life (7.1/10, vs 610 in this specialty)
Pediatrician (West Turlock)
About the Role
Pediatrician at community health center. $235K-$268K, sign-on bonus, moving assistance. Flexible 8 or 10-hour shifts. Turlock, CA.
Join Golden Valley Health Centers as a Pediatrician – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule in Turlock, California, United States. The Pediatrician is responsible for providing quality comprehensive primary pediatric health care services. Care is to be provided from a community oriented and case managed perspective.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $235K - $268K
- Sign On Bonus
- Moving Assistance
- Medical Insurance ($0 Deductible)
- Dental
- Vision
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) with Match
- 457b
- FSA Plans
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, competitive compensation. Work with Golden Valley Health Centers in Turlock, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The pediatrician provides comprehensive primary pediatric health care services in a community-oriented, case-managed setting. They also participate in quality assurance, staff meetings, and community networking activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid California medical license, DEA certificate, and BLS/ACLS certification. Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program in pediatrics are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician (West Turlock) at Golden Valley Health Centers a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 610 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Golden Valley Health Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 21 active listings.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$252k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $227k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.1/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrician roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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