Leading within an integrated health care system
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KFH), Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), and Southern California Regional Offices in Pasadena, CA.
Rotation preceptors are the Senior Vice President & Area Manager (KFH) and the Chief Administrative Officer (SCPMG), which allows fellows to be exposed to the highest level of leadership in the organization. The fellowship is supported by regional directors that support the fellows throughout the entire program.
24
Month program
3
8-month rotations at medical centers and regional offices
4-6
Fellows typically accepted per year
$96k
Base salary
Southern California program details
| Feature | Northern California | Southern California |
|---|---|---|
| Program length | 12 –18 months | 24 months |
| Rotation structure | Two or three 6-month rotations | Three 8-month rotations |
| Work modality | Fellows are expected to work primarily on-site to maximize learning, relationship-building, and operational exposure. Remote or hybrid work opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. | Fellows are expected to work primarily on-site to maximize learning, relationship-building, and operational exposure. Remote or hybrid work opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. |
| Rotation placement | Fellows are matched to their first and second rotations, while the third rotation offers the opportunity to explore areas aligned with individual interests and career objectives. | Fellows are matched to their first rotation, while the second and third rotation offers the opportunity to explore areas aligned with individual interests and career objectives. |
| Benefits package | As a fellow, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including: • Vacation and sick leave accrual. • Full medical and dental benefits (dependents also eligible). • 401k and other retirement accounts. • Opportunities to attend internal and external educational conferences with $3,000 tuition reimbursement. | As a fellow, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including: • Vacation and sick leave accrual. • Full medical and dental benefits (dependents also eligible). • 401k and other retirement accounts. • Opportunities to attend internal and external educational conferences with $3,000 tuition reimbursement. |
| Compensation | Base pay: $97,000 Relocation bonus (amount may vary) | Base pay: $96,000 Relocation bonus (amount may vary) |
| Annual cohort size | 3–5 Fellows | 4–6 Fellows |
| Start date | Summer (June–July) | Summer (June–July) |
| Learn more about our Northern California program | Learn more about our Southern California program |
Fellowship projects
The project work of the Southern California Administrative Fellows is based on their interests and the strategic goals of their respective medical centers. This allows the fellow to have flexibility in their experience as well as the ability to contribute to high-priority initiatives that have high exposure and visibility. Fellows’ access to the Kaiser Permanente Southern California regional offices during their second rotation allows them to explore their unique interests.
- Decreasing sepsis rates.
- Telehealth pilot.
- Opening of state-of-the-art behavioral health facility.
- Flu planning.
- Interim Assistant Department Administrator.
- Interim Director of Care Experience.
- Interim Administrative Services Supervisor.
- Peri-operative services and education/workflow redesign.
- Staff and employee engagement initiatives.
- Regional Behavioral Health.
- Quality & Systems of Care.
- Marketing.
- Finance.
- Support Services.
- National Community & Social Health.
- Care Delivery Technology Services.
- Care at Home.
- MediCal Operations.
- Service Line Regional Consulting
Post-Fellowship outcomes
We are proud of the wide breadth of roles our Kaiser Permanente Southern California Administrative Fellows have found themselves in throughout their careers. Our talented alumni can be found across the entire organization, in our medical centers, regional offices, and program offices. Former Fellows have transitioned into positions such as operations manager, nurse manager, executive consultant, senior consultant, and managerial consultant.
Current Southern California Fellows
2025-2027 SCAL Fellow
San Diego State University
Master of Public Health
2025-2027 SCAL Fellow
Columbia University
Master of Healthcare Administration
2026-2028 SCAL Fellow
Yale University
Master of Public Health
2026-2028 SCAL Fellow
California State University, Northridge
Master of Healthcare Administration
2026-2028 SCAL Fellow
Northern Arizona University
Master of Business Administration
2025-2027 SCAL Fellow
The George Washington University
Master of Healthcare Administration
2025-2027 SCAL Fellow
University of California, Irvine
Master of Business Administration
2025-2027 SCAL Fellow
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Public Health
2026-2028 SCAL Fellow
Columbia University
Master of Healthcare Administration
2025-2027 SCAL Fellow
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Master of Healthcare Administration
Southern California leadership
Chief of Staff, KFH Regional President’s Office
Director, SCPMG HR & Labor Relations
Senior Vice President/Area Manager, Baldwin Park
Chief Administrative Officer, Panorama City