Pediatrician – Primary Care
El Camino Health Medical Network · San Jose, CA
Posted October 2, 2026
El Camino Health Primary and Specialty Care Samaritan - San Jose · 2577 Samaritan Dr, Ste 820, San Jose, CA, US, 95124
San Jose, CA
We are seeking a compassionate, board-certified/board-eligible Pediatrician to join our primary care team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, from birth through age 18. This position focuses on preventive care, health education, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses within a collaborative model.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine well-child exams, immunizations, and developmental screenings.
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses (e.g., colds, flu, infections) and chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, ADHD, obesity).
- Provide patient and family education on growth, nutrition, safety, and disease prevention.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system EPIC.
- Coordinate care with other specialists, behavioral health providers, and community resources as needed.
- Respond to patient messages, lab results, and prescription refills in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case conferences, and team meetings.
- Follow all regulatory and compliance standards, including HIPAA and vaccination requirements.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Completed residency in Pediatrics.
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics (ABP).
- Active, unrestricted medical license in [State].
- Valid DEA license.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Commitment to health equity, diversity, and culturally competent care.
- Proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., Epic).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities
- Interest in public health, adolescent medicine, or behavioral health integration.
Work Environment
- Outpatient clinic setting with weekday hours and limited on-call or weekend responsibilities.
Benefits
- Collegial work environment that provides autonomy
- Robust and competitive benefits package, including paid CME, Dues, licenses, etc.
- 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA
- wRVU Productivity Incentive
- Signing Bonus
- Relocation Bonus
- Quality and Performance Incentive
If you’re looking to join a physician-led community that is making a difference in healthcare, apply to this position.
Employer
El Camino Health Medical Network
El Camino Health Medical Network brings together physicians and advanced practice providers who share a mission to heal, relieve suffering and advance wellness in their community. Its multispecialty network offers primary care, urgent care and specialty care for patients of all ages across Greater Silicon Valley, including Cupertino, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, San Jose and Redwood City.
The network is part of El Camino Health, a not-for-profit health system that has served Silicon Valley and the South Bay since 1961, with acute care hospitals in Mountain View and Los Gatos. El Camino Health has been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals and recognized on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list, and consistently exceeds national benchmarks for safety, clinical quality and patient outcomes.
Physicians can choose the practice model that fits them, joining the affiliated medical group or staying independent through the network's Independent Practice Association, with the support of a leading health system. The network is built around physician autonomy, collaboration and reduced administrative burden, so clinicians can focus on exceptional, patient-centered care.