Pulmonary Specialist

4 weeks ago


Downey, California, United States Kaiser Permanente - Southern CA Medical Group Full time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that enables physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Our package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Supplemental medical coverage
  • Special dependent coverage
  • Vacation, holiday, sick, and education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
  • Retirement and savings plans
  • Relocation package
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Partnership Opportunities

As a partner or owner of SCPMG, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Transition to a leadership role after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
  • Enjoy increased benefits, including compensation, retirement, and life insurance
  • Exercise voting rights on organizational decisions

About the Role

This position requires a board-certified or board-eligible pulmonary and critical care physician to provide high-quality patient care in a blended TCC and ICU setting. The ideal candidate will have experience with:

  • Blended TCC and ICU rounding
  • Inpatient pulmonary consult opportunities on weekends

Work Schedule

The work schedule for this position includes:

  • Full-time employment (~40 hours/week, Monday-Sunday)
  • Tele/Critical Care at Downey Medical Center: seven 12-hour night shifts (7pm-7am) for two weeks with flexible scheduling opportunity
  • Daytime ICU Rounding at Downey Medical Center: nine 8-hour day shifts (8am-5pm) for two weeks, including one weekend with flexible scheduling opportunity

About the Area

Downey is a family-friendly city with a rich culture and history. Located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it offers a quiet environment with convenient access to attractions and social scenes in both counties.

Working at SCPMG

Our organization values teamwork, collaboration, and safety. We prioritize accessibility, flat hierarchy, and trust between physicians and ancillary staff. We also emphasize innovation, efficiency, and wellness, providing regular opportunities for socialization, exercise, and professional growth.



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