Collaborating Physician, Pediatrics (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$115 per hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause.
We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey.
Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide.
Role Description
Your north star: Provide medical oversight and collaborative clinical support to a multi-disciplinary team that fosters the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care focused on improving perinatal, infant and women’s health outcomes.
- In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Maintain collaborative supervision relationships with advanced practice providers, as outlined by state requirements
- Provide clinical support to advanced practice providers
- Complete chart reviews of care provided by advanced practice providers
Who You Are
- Resident of South Carolina
- 5+ years practicing as an attending physician
- Experience working with NPs
- A passion to improve clinical outcomes coupled with exceptional organization and
- Phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills
Education and Training
Medical degree from an accredited US medical school
Successful completion of an accredited US residency program in Pediatrics or Family Medicine with additional experience in pediatrics
Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state of South Carolina and ability to maintain licensure in South Carolina
Active, certification with American Board of Pediatrics or American Academy of Family Physicians
Why You Should Join Our Team
By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup where you will have a profound impact on the patients we serve. And you'll learn, grow, be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it.
We strive to create an environment where staff from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first.
At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.
In accordance with New York City, Colorado, California, and other applicable laws, Pomelo Care is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, geography, and balancing internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is $115 per hour.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide medical oversight and collaborative clinical support to a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include maintaining supervision relationships with advanced practice providers and conducting clinical chart reviews.
Requirements
Candidates must be residents of South Carolina with at least 5 years of experience as an attending physician and active board certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine. A medical degree from an accredited US school and completion of an accredited US residency program are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Collaborating Physician, Pediatrics (Per Diem) at Pomelo Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 699 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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.
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