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Per Diem Pediatrician - Suffolk County | Outpatient Only, No Hospital Rounds, No Call | $120–$140/Hour | Pick Your Shifts

Pediatrics Top 25% in PediatricsNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$120-$140/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Peconic Pediatrics

Located in

Riverhead, New York 11901

Practice the pediatrics you trained for - outpatient only, no hospital rounds, no call, and a schedule you build around your life.

Allied Physicians Group is hiring Board-Certified Pediatricians for our Per Diem Pool, with shifts available across a network of 40+ pediatric and specialty practices throughout Long Island, New York City, and the surrounding metro area. Every shift is an opportunity to deliver reassurance, answers, and expert care in the moments families need them most - without the administrative weight of a full-time panel.

  • Why Pediatricians Choose Allied Per Diem
  • $120–$140 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • You choose your shifts - ideal for supplemental income, phased retirement, or balancing other commitments

Outpatient only. No hospital rounds. No call.

Consistent variety - work across Allied locations and practice settings using the same EMR (AthenaOne) and clinical standards

Experienced, supportive clinical leadership

A real pathway to permanent roles for those who want one

  • Your Practice
  • Provide comprehensive outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
  • Perform well and sick child visits and preventive care services
  • Guide families on development, wellness, and long-term health
  • Collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Active New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain)
  • Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Current DEA Registration
  • PALS
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

Why Allied Physicians Group

Allied Physicians Group is one of the largest physician-led medical groups in the New York metropolitan area, supporting more than 150 providers across a broad network of pediatric and specialty practices. Our mission is simple: give families access to exceptional pediatric care when and where they need it.

Work where you want, when you want, with the backing of one of New York's most established pediatric networks.

Compensation: $120.00 - $140.00 per hour The compensation range listed represents Allied Physicians Group's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of posting. The specific compensation offered will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve Them!

We know that taking care of others starts with taking care of you. When you work at least 30 hours per week, here’s what you get:

Health Coverage That Works for You – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.

Smart Ways to Save – Choose between a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA) to plan for medical expenses.

Invest in Your Future – Our 401K plan comes with up to a 4% employer match, helping you grow your savings.

Take a Break, You’ve Earned It – Paid Time Off to relax, recharge, or handle life’s little surprises.

Peace of Mind – Life happens, and we’ve got you covered with Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and NYS Short-Term Disability (STD).

  • Extra Protection – Optional supplemental insurance products for added security.
  • Wellness Matters – Access to wellness programs and coaching to keep you feeling your best.
  • Care for Your Fur Family – Access to pet insurance options to help with unexpected vet expenses.
  • Exclusive Discounts – Employee discount programs to save on things you love.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a growing organization that puts exceptional patient care at the heart of everything we do.

This organization participates in E-Verify. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, domestic status, civil union status, pregnancy, employee’s or dependent’s reproductive decision making, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), arrest record, status as a victim of domestic violence, past convictions (in accordance with applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents, including diagnosing acute and chronic conditions. Perform well and sick child visits while guiding families on development, wellness, and long-term health.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisElectronic medical recordsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Pediatrician - Suffolk County | Outpatient Only, No Hospital Rounds, No Call | $120–$140/Hour | Pick Your Shifts at Care About 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 640 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, 10% are remote, 68% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $251k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
54%
Relocation assistance
29%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Pediatrics

  • No call

Living in Riverhead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$645k
Typical market rent
$3,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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