Pediatrics - Palliative Medicine

About the role

We are seeking a full-time BC/BE pediatric palliative care physician to join our team at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. The physician will provide compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families facing serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. Responsibilities include symptom management, facilitating goals-of-care discussions, and supporting families through complex medical decision-making.

The physician will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team that includes a nurse practitioner, child life specialist, social workers, and chaplain, caring for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings.

Work environment

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center includes a 26-bed Level III NICU, a 24-bed pediatric ward, and a 7-bed PICU, all staffed 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists and pediatric intensivists. You will join a collaborative pediatric subspecialty team representing the full spectrum of pediatric care, supported by dedicated case managers, registered dietitians, social workers, embedded child psychologists, child life specialists, and experienced support staff.

In addition to strong local collaboration, you will be part of a regional network of palliative care physicians across Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to guide families through challenging healthcare experiences with compassion and professionalism.

Location

Santa Clara offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and high quality of life. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the region provides access to world-class institutions and diverse communities, along with excellent schools, vibrant dining, and rich cultural experiences—making it an ideal place to build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling life.

Benefits

• Comprehensive vision, medical, and dental coverage
• Interest-free home loan program up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage/loan (approval required)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Backup childcare program
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401k

With TPMG, you’ll benefit from AI-based charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management. The practice is work-life balance focused, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support. You can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing (no RVUs). The organization is physician-led and develops its own leaders.