Pediatric Physician - Jacksonville, FL (Per Diem)

PediatricsIncludes weekendsNo callPer Diem

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Job Description

Pediatric Associates is seeking a Per-Diem Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practices around Jacksonville, Florida.

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

  • Per-Diem Float Position
  • Support our Jacksonville offices
  • Spanish-speaking preferred
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Weekdays 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturdays 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • No call
  • Bonus opportunities available
  • AI Scribe Technology
  • Strong clinical and administrative support
  • Physician

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

Enjoy the flexibility of a per diem role while practicing in Jacksonville, a vibrant coastal city with a growing and diverse patient population. With well-supported clinics and the ability to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle, this is a great opportunity to stay engaged in pediatrics on your terms.

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

Provide high-quality pediatric healthcare services to patients ranging from newborns to college students across various Jacksonville locations. Collaborate with parents and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive, patient-centric care in a per-diem float capacity.

Requirements

Must hold a valid M.D. or D.O. degree with successful completion of an ACGME or AOA-approved residency in Pediatrics. Requires a current, unrestricted Florida medical license, DEA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPatient careElectronic medical recordsCommunicationSpanish language

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physician - Jacksonville, FL (Per Diem) at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 699 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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.

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$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

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

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
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 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Bonus opportunities available
AI Scribe Technology
Flexible scheduling options
Strong clinical and administrative support