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Connecticut Children's
Hartford, Connecticut

Pediatric Hospitalist - Per Diem - Hartford, CT

PediatricsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized medical care to children within a specialized pediatric health system. Contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare across various pediatric specialties.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Pediatric Hospitalist. The role requires a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric MedicineHospitalist CarePatient CareClinical Research

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Hospitalist - Per Diem - Hartford, CT at Connecticut Children's a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 646 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 64% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% 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)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 16 employers

3
<$250k
4
$250k-290k
4
$290k-330k
5
$330k-370k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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CHOC Specialists · Orange, California

$260k-$390k
#2

Outpatient Pediatrician - Private Practice - Clanton, AL

Zohorecruit · Clanton, Alabama

$290k-$365k
#3

Pediatrician

#4

Pediatrician - Pediatric Weight Care (Remote) - Texas License

$150-$165/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 646 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
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.