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West Deptford, New Jersey

Pediatrician

PediatricsIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$175k-$185k

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Job Description

Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics is a well-established practice in Gloucester County, NJ seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join our practice. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, comprehensive well and sick care to all of our patients in a team setting.

Our practice has three locations and has both full-time and part-time opportunities available. Full-time consists of 4 days per week and 1 weekend per month. Part-time hours are negotiable. We do not require newborn rounds.

We have nursing staff to triage calls during the day and a nurse triage service after office hours to provide 24-hour pediatric triage. We are located 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, in a diverse community with excellent school systems. We are offering a very competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Physician Responsibilities

  • Perform physical examinations and diagnose/treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions
  • Track and assess patient growth and monitor physical, emotional, and social development
  • Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory results
  • Utilize the EMR system efficiently to review, collect, and document patient information
  • Conduct well visits, order routine vaccinations, and provide age-appropriate guidance
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, evidence -based care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with compliance standards

What We Provide

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Supportive work environment with a diverse and collaborative team
  • Work-life balance with a manageable patient load
  • Access to a network of experienced providers and specialists

Benefits Available

  • Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
  • Dental and vision care plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), where applicable
  • Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Group Auto and Homeowners Insurance Discounts

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of New jersey
  • Board certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrates ability to thrive in a team-oriented, patient-focused setting
  • Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician will perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, and monitor the growth and development of patients. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based care and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningPatient growth trackingDiagnostic imaging interpretationLaboratory results interpretationEMR system proficiencyVaccination administrationPatient educationMedical record maintenance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Advocare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 724 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Advocare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 16 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatricsranked against 724 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$175k–$185kPediatrics median $263k (middle half $228k–$309k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$165k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New Jersey9 active727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 55% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment503 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,151 in the last 30 days751 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Advocaresilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index16 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (724 Pediatrics listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 11 employers
8
<$270k
1
$285k
6
$300k-330k
1
$346k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
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$204k-$346k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 724 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Advocare

Medical Practices
Marlton, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
Dental and vision care plans
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance

Living in West Deptford Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$348k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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