Pediatric Hospitalist - Highland Hospital - Oakland, CA.

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at Alameda Health System is seeking candidates for a services-as-needed newborn hospitalist to provide clinical care at Highland Hospital. Alameda Health System is a major public health system and medical training institution headquartered in Oakland, CA, with more than 4,500 employees and 1,100 physicians across three general acute hospitals, the Acute Rehabilitation Center at San Leandro Hospital, two skilled nursing facilities, an inpatient psychiatric facility, and four community wellness centers. The system’s mission — Caring, Teaching, Healing, Serving All — drives its commitment to promote wellness, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of Alameda County’s diverse communities regardless of ability to pay. The Family Birthing Center is a 24‑hour, Baby‑Friendly designated birth center with approximately 1,500 births annually. The successful candidate will work closely with an established group of pediatric/newborn hospitalists, have 24/7 access to a neonatologist via phone consultation, and benefit from a long‑standing relationship with specialists and transport services provided by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. This role offers opportunities for quality improvement initiatives and participation in academic activities including resident and medical student education, Grand Rounds, and conferences. Highland Hospital provides strong lactation support.

Responsibilities

• Coverage of the Level II Special Care Nursery and Level I Newborn Nursery
• Attendance at deliveries
• Consultation services in the Emergency Department
• Hospitalist shifts of 12 or 24 hours
• Newborn Nursery rounding typically 4 hours in the morning
• Services‑as‑needed (SAN) position with no minimum hours requirement

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree
• Completion of an approved post‑graduate residency training in Pediatrics from an accredited hospital or medical center
• American Board of Pediatrics eligible or maintaining certification (Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Hospitalist)
• Possession of a valid California Medical License
• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number
• NRP certification prior to start of work

Pay

Hourly range: $123.73 – $134.24. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and operational needs.

Schedule

• Shifts: 12 or 24 hours
• Newborn Nursery rounding: typically 4 hours in the morning
• Services‑as‑needed (SAN) with no minimum hours requirement

Benefits

Eligible positions receive a generous comprehensive benefits program.