Pediatrician

PediatricsNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$220K - $331K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: All Clinical Locations - Tuolumne, CA 95379Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $220,720.00 - $331,096.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Day JOB DESCRIPTION Join our team at the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center, where we offer more than just a job — we provide a community-focused environment with competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and a true work-life balance.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, ensuring you and your family are well cared for. Enjoy farm-to-table food through our food distribution program, giving you access to fresh, nutritious options.

Plus, take advantage of Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities to advance your career while reducing your student debt.

Located in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, our location offers not just a fulfilling career but the chance to explore a region full of stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation.

Spend your days helping others grow professionally and your evenings and weekends hiking through serene mountain trails, kayaking on pristine lakes, or enjoying the charm of historic Downtown Sonora. With its vibrant culture, unique shops, and year-round festivals, you’ll find endless ways to connect and thrive.

Whether you’re seeking professional growth or outdoor excitement, Tuolumne County is the perfect place to build your future. Apply today and start your next adventure with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW: Title: Pediatrician Reports To: Medical Director Schedule: M-F; 8am-5pm Status: Exempt Summary: The Pediatrician provides comprehensive primary care medical services to pediatric patients at TMWIHC.

Reporting to the Medical Director, this position delivers preventive, acute, and chronic disease care in a patient- and family-centered, culturally sensitive environment, with a commitment to the health and well-being of Tribal children and youth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Will include but not limited to) Provide comprehensive preventive and primary care services to pediatric patients from birth through adolescence. Perform well-child examinations, immunizations, developmental screenings, and anticipatory guidance.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions. Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies. Collaborate with specialists and refer patients as appropriate. Document all patient care accurately and completely in the electronic health record.

Engage families and caregivers as active partners in care planning. Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and continuing education activities. Provide culturally sensitive care and develop trusting relationships with patients and the community. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school required. Current, unrestricted California medical license required. Board certification or active pursuit of board certification in Pediatrics required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Indian Health Service (IHS), or tribal health setting. Experience serving Native American or underserved pediatric populations.

Requirements

Current DEA registration. CPR/BLS certification. Valid California Driver’s License. Must comply with all credentialing and background screening requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods; climbing stairs and step-stools; stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching; pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 30 pounds; and raising objects overhead.

The role also requires manual dexterity for operating computers and phones, as well as hearing, talking, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers are involved. The employee may be subject to outdoor environmental conditions such as heat and cold, and will be required to walk on uneven ground.

The position also requires the ability to safely operate and drive a motor vehicle.

Equal Opportunity and Indian Preference

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

In accordance with the Indian Preference Act (25 U.S.C. §§ 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, qualified Native American and Alaskan Native applicants will be given preference, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. In-house postings also include Tribal Voting Members.

All positions require cultural sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse tribal communities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB test, background check, and drug screening.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management, to pediatric patients from birth through adolescence in a culturally sensitive setting. Key duties involve performing well-child exams, ordering diagnostics, collaborating with specialists, and accurately documenting all patient care in the electronic health record.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD or DO from an accredited medical school and hold a current, unrestricted California medical license. Board certification or active pursuit of certification in Pediatrics is required, along with current DEA registration and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric Primary CarePreventive CareAcute Disease ManagementDiagnostic Studies InterpretationSpecialist CollaborationElectronic Health Record DocumentationFamily Engagement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 733 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 7 active listings.

In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$264k (97 salary observations; 237 listings), vs ~$242k nationally (500 salary observations; 1,997 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% 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 ~$276k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $249k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 733 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Tuolumne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k≈ 1.7× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tuolumne, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan
Farm-to-table food distribution program
Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities
Work-life balance in Sierra Nevada foothills