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Valley View
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pediatrician

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $375,000

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Posted 6mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CareClinical CollaborationPatient Relationship ManagementFamily-Centered CareRural Health

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).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 13 employers

5
<$230k
6
$230k-275k
3
$275k-320k
3
$320k-365k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 733 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Glenwood Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$871k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,449/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.