Pays $120-$140/hr — Pediatrician market median is ~$328k (9 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem, <20 hrs/wk. Outpatient pediatric urgent care. $120-$140/hr. Fairfield, CT.
Join CareAbout as a Pediatrician – Per Diem, Outpatient, $120-140/hr in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $120/hr - $140/hr.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with 4% match
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Wellness Programs
- Pet Insurance
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join CareAbout as a Pediatrician – Per Diem, Outpatient, $120-140/hr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care, including diagnosing acute and chronic conditions and performing well-child visits. Collaborate with a clinical team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with an active New York State medical license and board certification in Pediatrics. Current DEA registration and PALS certification are required, with preference given to those with urgent care or emergency department experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 35% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $261k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrician roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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