Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$50/hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – General Pediatrics

Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida

Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida has proudly served our community for 19 years, providing compassionate, high-quality pediatric care to families across the Tampa Bay area. With three convenient locations in Lutz, Tampa, and Wesley Chapel, our growing practice is committed to creating a welcoming environment for both patients and team members.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our expanding pediatric team. We are hiring for either a Part-Time or Full-Time position with availability for weekday evening hours and/or Saturdays (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).

Position Highlights

  • Flexible Part-Time or Full-Time opportunity
  • Evening weekday hours available
  • Saturday shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Collaborative and supportive clinical team
  • Established practice with strong community presence
  • Opportunity to grow within a respected pediatric organization

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting hourly rate: $45–$50/hour
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Monthly $200 health insurance stipend
  • 80 hours PTO
  • CME allowance: $1,000 annually
  • Student Loan Contribution Program (eligible after 1 year of employment)

Qualifications

  • Active Florida Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but motivated new graduates are welcome to apply
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Sunshine Pediatrics?

At Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida, we value teamwork, compassion, and excellence in pediatric healthcare. Our providers enjoy a positive work culture, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families every day.

Apply today and become part of a trusted pediatric practice serving Tampa Bay families since 2007.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, high-quality pediatric care to families within a collaborative clinical team. Manage patient visits during weekday evenings and Saturdays in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

Patient CommunicationClinical CollaborationIndependent Practice

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 233 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Lutz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Monthly $200 health insurance stipend
80 hours PTO
CME allowance: $1,000 annually
Student Loan Contribution Program