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Infographic showing various Virtualist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $53,653 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Urologist (General) - Riverside

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Moreno Valley, CA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best - provide their patients with exceptional care. 

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

Partnership of SCPMG
Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
Voting rights on organizational decisions

Position Highlights:
  • Team: 10 physicians 2 PAs

  • Scope: General urology with access to robotics and reconstructive cases

  • Schedule: 4.5 days/week, 16-24 patients/day

  • Call: Shared 1:10, virtualist covers overnight weekday call

  • Teaching: Opportunities with KP and UC Riverside medical schools

  • Languages: English required, Spanish preferred

Additional Information
Board Certified or Board Eligible

About the area
Riverside County encompasses an area known as the Inland Empire. It also includes the greater Palm Springs/Coachella resort area. Riverside features an extensive range of relatively affordable housing options, notable schools, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The county encapsulates a small-town feel with local attractions including seasonal fruit picking and local wineries.

Working here
With its large geographical footprint, Riverside offers both the stability of the Permanente system and a high level of independence. Physicians are offered incredible variety-they can work in an urban setting or in rural locations with a small-town feel; at the main medical center or a satellite office; at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains or in the desert. Yet there are strong threads that run throughout our area: a culture of first-name collegiality, healthy work-life balance, and flexibility. A high level of respect from patients also helps unify the area and render the caregiving experience deeply gratifying. With its exceptional growth rate-perhaps the highest in the region-the area is still evolving, with new talent and ideas arriving each week. This keeps keep the Riverside environment fresh, young, and exciting, with leadership opportunities being presented regularly.

Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.


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About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a leader in the healthcare industry, based in Pasadena, CA, US. SCPMG operates under the umbrella of the Kaiser Permanente federation, one of America's leading healthcare policy and practice organizations. As their official website explains, SCPMG provides an extensive range of healthcare services and products, spanning from primary care to specialized treatments. Established in 1948, the group has continued the larger Kaiser Permanente mission to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare services, improving the health of their members and communities.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Pasadena, CA, US