Medical Behavioral Unit Physician

Medical Behavioral Unit Physician

Join UC San Diego Health as a Medical Behavioral Unit Physician. The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine, Medical Behavioral Unit is seeking clinicians to provide inpatient care in the Medical Behavioral (Eating Disorder) Unit at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego.

UCSD/Rady Children’s Health Medical Behavioral Unit (MBU) provides evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, and confidential care for children, adolescents and young adults up to age 26 years. The inpatient Medical Behavioral Unit (MBU) is primarily focused on medical stabilization of youth and young adults with eating disorders and nutrition-related conditions, including severe malnutrition.

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine. They must also have or be eligible for a California medical license as determined by the California Medical Board.

The Department has a strong commitment to clinical care and teaching. Assignments will also include supervising and educating residents and fellows in training, participation in division meetings, program planning, and development of provider and patient education information. Research opportunities are also available and highly encouraged.

Preferred qualifications for this position include physicians with training in Pediatrics, Med-Peds, Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, or Hospital Medicine, and a proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Current California Medical License, or ability and commitment to obtain CA license prior to start date
• Board Certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2+) or more years’ experience in Hospital Medicine or Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
• Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages

SPECIAL

CONDITIONS:

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, drug screen, immunization screening and TB test.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour business needs.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.