Physician - Pediatrician

This Pediatrics position at Baptist Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatrics, Patient care, Medical diagnosis, Clinical practice, Epic EHR, Preventive care, Specialty care, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The pediatrician will provide high-quality preventive and specialty care to patients in a collaborative practice setting. Responsibilities include managing a patient load of 20-25 patients per day while utilizing the Epic EHR system.

Benefits package: Competitive compensation package, Dedicated and experienced MA on staff, Epic EHR System, CME opportunities, Physician-led, professionally managed enterprise, Collaborative work environment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.