Pediatrician
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join CareSTL Health as a Pediatrician in United States. POSITION TITLE: Pediatrician REPORTS To: Director of Medical Services CLASSIFICATION: Exempt CareSTL Health is seeking a Pediatrician to join the team! The pediatrician diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of human internal organ systems of pediatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides for the acute and chronic medical and health maintenance care of the pediatric patients and also provides productivity as determined by the Chief Health Officer.
- Provides excellent customer service to the patients.
- Provides after
- hours coverage for urgent health care problems for health center patients on a rotational on
Requirements
- Board certification as a pediatric physician licensed to practice in the state of Missouri required. Experience:
- Experience working as a board certified pediatric physician preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective clinical and communication skills. Transportation Requirement:
- Must have reliable transportation. Supervisory Responsibility:
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CareSTL Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at CareSTL Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at CareSTL Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Acute Care, Chronic Care, Health Maintenance, Customer Service, On-Call Coverage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Pediatrician diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries in pediatric patients, providing acute, chronic medical, and health maintenance care. This role also involves providing rotational on-call coverage for urgent health care problems for health center patients.
Benefits package: Full benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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