Pays $195k-$235k$11k below the Pediatrician market median of ~$246k (65 jobs)

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Department of Defense
Portsmouth, Virginia

Pediatrician

Pediatrics 8.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsContract
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About the Role

Contract pediatrician for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Minimum 16 hours per pay period. No call, nights, or weekends. $195K-$235K.

Join Coho Integrated Solutions as a Pediatrician – No Call, No Weekends, No Nights in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $195K - $235K
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Health Savings Account (high deductible medical plan)
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Transportation expense account
  • Employee assistance program

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Coho Integrated Solutions in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive medical care to newborns, children, and young adults across outpatient and inpatient settings at various military facilities. Responsibilities include conducting medical evaluations, diagnosing conditions, performing minor procedures, and providing clinical oversight to healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, have completed an ACGME-accredited residency, and possess a current, unrestricted medical license. Required certifications include NRP, PALS, and board certification in Pediatrics.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSPALSNRPBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric medicineNewborn careInpatient pediatric careClinical diagnosisPreventive healthcareImmunizationsDevelopmental assessmentsPatient counselingMinor surgical proceduresClinical oversightMedical documentationEmergency responseInfection controlMHS GenesisNeonatal resuscitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Department of Defense a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics — ranked against 611 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Department of Defense holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 51 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 34% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$215k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $213k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.1/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrician roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 65 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Department of Defense

IT Services and IT Consulting
Chantilly, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care)
Health Savings Account (high deductible medical plan)
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Open leave policy and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation expense account
Employee assistance program