Pediatric Rheumatologist

Cottage Health
United States, California, Santa Barbara
Oct 28, 2025
The Pediatric Rheumatologist provides assessment, evaluation, planning, and treatment aligned with evidence-based guidelines and performs at their specialty's highest professional standards of clinical practice. The physician collaborates with external referring physicians to provide continuous care and assist patients with appropriate treatment and follow-up as clinically indicated. QUALIFICATIONS All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible in the physician's associated specialty. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum: Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California. Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the CH Medical Staff. Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license - DEA Schedule 2- 5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum: Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications. In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices. YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum: Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently. PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Collaborative in identifying and supporting operational improvements that will facilitate a better clinical care environment. Escalates issues and engages other members of the care team or administrative support or leadership, when needed. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Respect for patient's confidentiality. Compassionate and approachable. Responsible and trustworthy. COMMUNICATION SKILLS The employee communicates effectively. Excellent oral and written communication skills.listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently. PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Collaborative in identifying and supporting operational improvements that will facilitate a better clinical care environment. Escalates issues and engages other members of the care team or administrative support or leadership, when needed. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Respect for patient's confidentiality. Compassionate and approachable. Responsible and trustworthy. COMMUNICATION SKILLS The employee communicates effectively. Excellent oral and written communication skills. About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.