Medical Social Worker - Patient & Family Services - Dept. of Behavioral Pediatrics - Part Time

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker - Patient & Family Services - Dept. of Behavioral Pediatrics - Part Time at Valley Children’s Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Pediatrics position at Valley Children’s Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Valley Children’s Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $36k to $60k annually.

This is approximately 80% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $60000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Brief Therapy, Case Consultation, Collaboration, Psychosocial Needs, Bilingual Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The role is responsible for meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and families through clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and brief therapy. This includes case consultation with the healthcare team and collaboration with external community professionals.