Pediatrician

PediatricsIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Legacy Community Health as a Pediatrician – Loan Repayment up to $180K in Houston, TX, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive clinical care, perform assessments, and develop treatment protocols for pediatric patients. They are also responsible for supervising non-physician providers, participating in quality assurance programs, and educating families on health prevention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Doctorate with current licensure and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics. Strong communication skills, cultural competency, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric CareClinical AssessmentDiagnostic ProtocolsPatient EducationStaff SupervisionDecision MakingBilingual English/SpanishTreatment PlanningPreventive HealthMentorshipCollaboration

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 53% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Legacy Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance