Pediatrician
Listed compensation
up to $375,000
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Job Description
- Pediatrician (Outpatient + Inpatient)
- Pediatric Partners at Valley View
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Come practice where others vacation.
Nestled between Aspen and Vail, Glenwood Springs offers year-round outdoor adventure, a vibrant community, and the rare opportunity to build a meaningful pediatric practice while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Valley View Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatrician to join our integrated outpatient and inpatient pediatric program serving families across Western Colorado.
Position Overview
This is a unique opportunity to practice full-spectrum pediatrics in a collaborative, community-centered model that blends continuity clinic with inpatient and newborn care.
You will join a team-based pediatric group committed to high-quality, relationship-driven care, where physicians are supported, engaged in program development, and able to practice at the top of their license.
This role is ideal for a pediatrician who values:
- Longitudinal relationships with patients and families
- Clinical variety across outpatient, newborn, and inpatient care
- Practicing in an independent health system with strong physician leadership
Scope of Practice
- Outpatient pediatric care (newborn through adolescent)
- Newborn care and Level 2 nursery coverage
- Inpatient pediatric coverage
- Preventive care, developmental screening, and chronic disease management
- Coordination with specialists and regional partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Experience in combined outpatient and inpatient practice
- Comfort managing newborn through adolescent populations
- Commitment to family-centered, relationship-based care
- Interest in rural/community health and access to care
Salary
$260,000 -$ 300,000 (Base Comp), up to $375,000 with productivity & quality bonus
Program Highlights
- Integrated pediatric model (outpatient + inpatient)
- Collaborative team of pediatricians and advanced practice providers
- Strong referral network and access to regional specialty care
- Physician-led, independent health system
- Opportunity to contribute to program growth and innovation
Why Valley View
- Independent, mission-driven health system serving as a regional hub
- Culture grounded in quality, safety, and physician collaboration
- Leadership that values physician voice and engagement
- Ability to build a meaningful, community-rooted practice
Life in Glenwood Springs
Live where others travel to unwind. Glenwood Springs offers:
- World-class skiing (Aspen, Vail)
- Hiking, biking, rafting, and fly fishing
- Natural hot springs and a vibrant downtown
- Strong schools and family-friendly community
Make a difference where your work—and your life—both thrive.
Join Pediatric Partners at Valley View and be part of a team committed to exceptional care, strong relationships, and a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric care across outpatient, inpatient, and newborn settings, including Level 2 nursery coverage. Coordinate with specialists and regional partners to ensure high-quality, relationship-driven care for patients from newborn through adolescence.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics. Experience in a combined outpatient and inpatient practice setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In Colorado, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$250k (24 salary observations; 70 listings), vs ~$242k nationally (500 salary observations; 1,997 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$280k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $272k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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