Pediatrician – Autism-Informed Pediatric Care

About Valle del Sol

Join Valle del Sol in our commitment to providing quality, culturally sensitive integrated primary care and behavioral health services to adults, children, and adolescents in need. Valle del Sol offers a diverse work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for training and advancement.

Valle del Sol is hiring a Pediatrician to provide compassionate, high-quality primary care for children and young adults, with a strong preference for clinicians who have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and partnering closely with families and care teams.

You’ll have the opportunity to deliver whole-child, family-centered care—combining strong general pediatrics with an autism-informed approach that supports developmental needs, communication differences, sensory considerations, and care coordination.

• Provide primary healthcare services for children and young adults including physical exams, diagnosis, and plan of care
• Deliver preventive care including well-child checks, school/sports physicals, vaccinations, and screenings
• Evaluate growth and development and manage acute/chronic illness and developmental concerns
• Provide autism-informed care (as applicable): incorporate sensory-friendly strategies, communication supports, and family-centered care planning
• Collaborate with families, behavioral health providers, schools, specialists, and community partners to support coordinated care
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe/administer medications, vaccines, and therapies as clinically appropriate
• Educate parents/guardians and patients on prevention, hygiene, nutrition, activity, and treatment plans
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR and support a clean, safe clinical environment

• Education:
  
  MD or DO
• Licensure:
  Current, unrestricted Arizona medical license as a Physician
• Certification:
  Board Certified in Pediatrics or Board Eligible (Board Eligible must obtain certification within 1 year)
• DEA:
  Current valid DEA registration and certificate
• Clinical & Professional
  
  Skills:
  • Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
  • Outstanding organization skills and ability to multi-task
  • Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
  • Ability to collaborate with professional colleagues to provide quality care
  • Friendly, welcoming, and professional public-facing demeanor
  • Commitment to culturally sensitive care
• Technical Skills (preferred):
  Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with multicultural populations; specialized certifications as applicable
• Compliance/Screening:
  Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain); clearance from APS Registry and Direct Service Central Registry
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support trained or ability to be trained at time of hire
• Health Requirements (upon hire, as applicable):
  • TB screening documentation (PPD, Quanti
    
    FERON, and/or chest x-ray as required)
  • Immunization documentation or titers/declination forms for:
    Influenza, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, COVID-19
• Bilingual preferred:
  Spanish/English

• Supportive, collaborative clinical team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

*** NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- awards up to $50,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. HRSA has removed the two-tier scoring, allowing all applicants to receive up to $50,000 in awards regardless of HPSA score. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Valle del Sol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process, please contact us at