About SCPMG

We are recruiting a full-time Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist to join our group in Orange County (OC). KP Anaheim Medical Center is a designated specialty medical center in the Kaiser Permanente Pediatric care (KPPC) network. At OC, we serve as the primary center of care for the diverse pediatric population in Orange County. Our services include a pediatric ward at the Anaheim hospital and NICUs, well child nurseries, and emergency departments at our Anaheim and Irvine hospitals. We place great emphasis on fostering a strong culture of collaboration and support among pediatric medical and surgical specialties not only within OC but also across the KP Southern California region. In this position, the OC Pediatric ID physician will work collaboratively with our Pediatric ID physician at our Downey Medical Center. The Downey Medical Center is one of three tertiary medical centers in the KPPC network with PICUs. Our medical group utilizes telemedicine and our regional electronic medical record when appropriate so that specialists can work from their home facility while supporting the regional patient population when on-call.

We play an active role in training the next generation of physicians both in teaching resident physicians and as a designated clerkship site for the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. We also have a robust research infrastructure within KP Southern California with opportunities for internal research grants.

Potential clinical roles include:

* Outpatient consultation and follow-up care

* Inpatient consultation and rounding

* Infection control/prevention, antibiotic stewardship

* Providing virtual medical care

* Physician-physician advice via telephone and electronic advice communication tools

* Shared call schedule with other KP pediatric ID physicians

* Opportunity for mentorship and clinical teaching of KP School of Medicine students and Pediatric Residents.

* Regional pandemic planning, electronic medical record (EPIC) based ID decision support tool design, regional reference lab/microbiology.

* Participation in regional ID conferences sharing best practices, challenging patient discussions, amongst other regional initiatives.

About SCPMG
The philosophy and beliefs of Southern California Permanente Medical Group are rooted in the founding principles of the Kaiser Permanente integrated managed care partnership established in 1945 between physicians and the Kaiser Foundation. That word - partnership - is important. We are a physician-led partnership with a mission to transform the practice of medicine.

At SCPMG, we continue to empower our providers to lead. We understand that our success is made possible through the skills, ambition and leadership of our physicians and professional staff. We invest in our physicians and staff through continuing education, training, technology support and a nation-leading Physician Wellness program. And to further the legacy of our philosophy we are investing in the future: the new Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is training future generations of doctors to practice responsible, ethical, collaborative and fulfilling medicine.

We continually improve the health and wellness of our patients, our physicians, and our communities with our equation of responsible, ethical and effective care.

Join us as we continue to deliver The Answer to Healthcare in America.

About the area
The Orange County area is one of the most sought-after communities on the west coast. Located along the Pacific Ocean, the weather enables year-round outdoor recreation, and there's easy access to great cuisine, the arts, professional sports, and culturally diverse events. It's close to big cities to its north and south, but without the traffic and other issues that big cities present. The area has a great variety of housing options: near the ocean, in open space amongst foothills, and in urban settings.

Working here
SCPMG Orange County is characterized by a deeply ingrained culture of teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality that cuts across specialties and departments. Driven by a dynamic, transparent leadership team, physician involvement is a key focus, enabling constant improvement and fueling a desire to sustainably provide affordable, high-quality care. Our deep clinical talent pool affords a wealth of consultative support from specialists and subspecialists. We place a strong emphasis on physician wellness: protecting our physicians, mentally and physically, is viewed as critical for reaching our goals. Opportunities for connecting abound, through formal and informal events and programs, and special events that are unique to Orange County. We actively help new hires to acclimate, integrate, and ultimately, bond--thereby furthering physician involvement and clinical expertise, and creating a breeding ground for the next leaders.

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