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MCHC Health Centers
Lakeport, California

Pediatrician

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $100,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Mendocino Community Health Center (MCHC) has an opening for a full-time Pediatrician to join our team providing full-scope pediatrics care in an integrated outpatient setting. Our definition of primary care includes health equity, mental well-being, prevention, and social factors.

At MCHC we are defined by three things: first, our commitment to providing quality care with compassion; second, our dedication to solving local problems through collaboration with expert partners; and third, our unceasing pursuit of innovation.

Our vision is creating a community where all people reach their full potential for health and well-being. MCHC provides comprehensive services for the communities of Mendocino and Lake Counties that include primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's services, and specialty care services.

There is strong team support and a multidisciplinary care team approach to care. We throw our doors wide open to everyone in communities we serve.

If you have not yet traveled to this part of California, it is the peacefulness of Redwood Tree Groves and the short drive to the awe-inspiring Pacific Ocean that will draw you!

Job Locations: MCHC has a Pediatrician job opening at our Lakeview Health Center, in Lakeport, CA.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Up to $100,000 signing/ retention bonus
  • Competitive Salary of $275,000 - $300,000

Health, gap, dental, and vision insurance. Air Ambulance membership.

  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME leave and allowance
  • Loan repayment options
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement saving plans – 401(k) with % employer match
  • Visa Assistance

Highlights of Being a Provider at MCHC

Highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. You will have support.

We run a Pod model for our medical team. This consists of a group of dedicated Medical Providers, MAs, LVN case managers, and LCSWs to provide true wrap-around care. We also have language immersive Pods to provide culturally competent healthcare to our pts.

The team has a clear connection to the mission of MCHC.

Location! Mendocino and Lake County are incredible places to live. You can live on a lake, in a picturesque valley, or in the mountains and still be 5-10 minutes away from the practice and a short drive to major cities.

  • We have excellent HPSA scores and many loan repayment options.
  • Immigration visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Our clinics are located in rural Northern California, 2 hrs. north of San Francisco, 2 hrs. north-west of Sacramento. This friendly community is rich in the arts and produces some of the best wines in Northern California. An area with plenty for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike.

We offer an unparalleled sense of community, in a family-friendly environment, filled with opportunities for education, exercise, and creative outlet.

In addition, with a short, stress-free commute, you'll have more time to spend with your family and friends or to explore the million acres of national forest, numerous lakes, picturesque vineyards, and breath-taking coastline that our area has to offer.

You may choose to enjoy cultural activities including the symphony, community theater, dance and yoga studios, or galleries that display the amazing work of local artists.

If making a difference is important to you, you'll gain a strong sense of satisfaction when you practice at our health centers. Your expertise and compassion will be very much appreciated by your patients and your colleagues will soon become treasured mentors, eager collaborators, and lifelong friends.

All of this adds up to a quality of life that you won't find else-where: Increased job satisfaction, time with family and friends, and the space to explore the personal interests that make your life more complete.

  • You will love having your practice here.
  • Hear from our current Providers on what working at MCHC is like: mchcinc.org

Requirements

  • Have, or can obtain, a California license MD or DO License
  • Board eligible/certified pediatrician
  • DEA
  • BLS

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-scope pediatric care in an integrated outpatient setting as part of a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and social workers to deliver comprehensive, wrap-around patient services.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical documentationMedical diagnosisPreventive medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at MCHC Health Centers 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.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

MCHC Health Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 3 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 ~$288k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 12 employers

4
<$230k
6
$230k-275k
3
$275k-320k
3
$320k-365k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$260k-$390k
#2

Physician - Pediatrics

Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$210k-$348k
#3

Physician – Pediatrician – St. Cloud, MN

$240k-$330k
#4

Adolescent Medicine - Physician

$295k–$330k
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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.

Living in Lakeport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,794/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About MCHC Health Centers

Medical Practices
Ukiah, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On/Retention Bonus ($100,000)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Air Ambulance Membership
Paid Malpractice Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
CME Leave and Allowance