Physician / Pediatrics / California / Locum or Permanent / Pediatrician Job
Company: Cross Country Healthcare
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Pediatrician Full-time Santa Cruz County Salary: $199,000
$277,000 DOE What You ll Do: Provide full-spectrum pediatric care
including preventive visits, chronic disease management, urgent
care, and wellness support. Work as a core member of a
collaborative, multidisciplinary Care Team in a high-quality,
patient-centered FQHC environment. Serve as a clinical leader and
mentor, including optional precepting of Family Medicine residents
in a new academic program. Participate in telehealth services,
contribute to quality improvement efforts, and use clinical admin
time to support documentation and care planning. What We re Looking
For: Board-certified Family Physician licensed in California, with
a strong foundation in pediatric and family medicine. Experience in
community health, chronic disease, mental health, and care for
underserved populations is strongly preferred. Commitment to health
equity, culturally responsive care, and working within a
mission-driven, diverse care setting. Bilingual in English and
Spanish highly desirable; ability to work at least one evening per
week and occasional Saturdays required. Why Join Us: Make a
meaningful impact serving a vibrant, diverse patient population in
a non-profit FQHC setting. Enjoy a competitive salary with
comprehensive benefits, CME support, license coverage, and generous
PTO from day one. Flexible schedule options, no on-call duties, and
a collaborative, supportive team culture. Unique opportunity to
engage in community-based academic medicine through teaching and
mentorship. Join a passionate team that believes health care is a
human right and help us build a healthier Santa Cruz County for
all.
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