General Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lakeland, FL
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Job Description
Pediatric Associates is seeking a Part-Time Outpatient Advanced Practice Practitioner to join one of our practices in Lakeland, Florida.
The mission of Pediatric Associates is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment.
Pediatric Associates is Florida’s largest privately owned primary care pediatric practice, with more than 100 locations. From newborns to college students, we offer comprehensive, quality-focused services.
Our team of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and experienced Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants deliver superior care with compassion. We believe in establishing a provider-parent partnership to ensure the best care for your child.
Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states (Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas). Founded in 1955 in Florida, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services
Position Overview
- Part-Time Advanced Practice Practitioner
- Sign on Bonus
- Relocation Bonus
- Supporting our Edgewood location
- Flexible scheduling options
- 2 Days 8am-5pm
- 1 Day 8am-7pm
- 1:4 Saturdays 8am-12pm
- Strong clinical and administrative support
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision - Benefits effective day one
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with matching benefit
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Malpractice
- CME Opportunities
- Relocation Allowance
- Licensure Renewals and Maintenance of Board Certification
- AI Scribe Technology
Education, Licensure & Certification
- Successful completion of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
- Physician Assistants must have passed the NCCPA certification exam
- Nurse Practitioners graduating after July 1, 2006, must be board certified
- Nurse Practitioners must be certified by the ANCC or PNCB
- Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
- Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
- Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric primary care setting.
Build your pediatric career in Lakeland, a welcoming community just south of downtown Orlando that offers a quiet, residential setting with convenient access to the city’s dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions. Surrounded by Central Florida’s lakes and outdoor recreation, Lakeland also provides easy access to Orlando International Airport, nearby beaches, and world-famous theme parks.
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Practitioner will provide comprehensive, quality-focused pediatric primary care to patients ranging from newborns to college students. They will work in partnership with parents to deliver compassionate healthcare services within a clinical practice setting.
Requirements
Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold current, unrestricted licensure in Florida. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a pediatric primary care setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 68% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lakeland, FL at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 249 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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