Lead Clinician Physician - Pediatrics - PAFC Altamonte

PediatricsFull-Time

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Job Description

Pediatric Associates is seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Pediatrician to join one of our practices in Altamonte Springs, Florida and serve as the office lead.

The mission of Pediatric Associates is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment.

Pediatric Associates is Florida’s largest privately owned primary care pediatric practice, with more than 100 locations. From newborns to college students, we offer comprehensive, quality-focused services.

Our team of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and experienced Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants deliver superior care with compassion. We believe in establishing a provider-parent partnership to ensure the best care for your child.

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states (Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas). Founded in 1955 in Florida, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services

Position Overview

  • Full-Time Pediatrician – Office Lead
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Supporting our Riverview location
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Dedicated administration time
  • Strong clinical and administrative support

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision - Benefits effective day one
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) with matching benefit
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Malpractice
  • CME Opportunities
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Licensure Renewals and Maintenance of Board Certification
  • AI Scribe Technology

Education, Licensure & Certification

M.D. or D.O. degree required

Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics

  • Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Board Eligible or Board Certification in Pediatrics within five years of completing training
  • Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required for hospital appointment

Altamonte Springs is a great Central Florida location for providers who want access to Orlando without being directly in the middle of the city. It offers a family-friendly suburban feel, convenient commuting, established neighborhoods and easy access to shopping, dining, parks and major roadways.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Clinician will serve as the office lead for a pediatric practice, delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care to patients from newborns to college students. They are responsible for overseeing clinical operations and maintaining a provider-parent partnership to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with successful completion of an ACGME or AOA-approved residency in Pediatrics. Applicants must possess or be eligible for a current, unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA license, along with BLS and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipPatient carePALS certificationMedical diagnosisTreatment planningTeam managementCommunicationCompassionate care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Clinician Physician - Pediatrics - PAFC Altamonte at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 699 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

3
<$240k
6
$240k-290k
5
$290k-340k
1
$348k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
22% this job
Sign-on bonus
17% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 699 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Altamonte Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pediatric Associates Family of Companies

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision effective day one
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
401(k) with matching benefit
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical Malpractice
CME Opportunities