Pediatric Physician - Jacksonville, FL (Per 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
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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