Pediatrician
Compensation
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Job Description
What it means to be a Pediatrician with Us
We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members.
As a Pediatrician, you will deliver quality healthcare based on an extensive knowledge and thorough understanding of childhood diseases and epidemiology, establish trust with patients and family members to facilitate professional medical relationships focused on maintaining good health, and effectively treating and preventing diseases and illnesses.
These duties are performed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.
Our Mission
At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.
- Benefits that Matter!
- Paid Time Off
- Matching 401K
- Annual Merit Increases
- Mental Health and Counseling Programs
- Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care with Low Premiums
- Short-term Disability
- Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
- CME funds
- State and Federal licensure coverage
- What a day looks like as a Pediatrician with Us
- Develop an informed diagnosis based on technical knowledge and the child’s medical history.
Performs thorough examinations on newborns and children to monitor and record their health and physical development.
Diagnose a sick child’s medical condition by performing a thorough examination together with learning of symptoms through in-depth questioning.
Assess and treat injuries and if appropriate, recommend the child to other physicians based on their medical situation.
- Inform parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.
- Recommend and interpret appropriate lab tests results to identify potential infections and/or defects.
- Dispense vaccines in accordance with applicable governmental guidelines.
- Prescribe and provide clear instructions for the use of medications.
- Maintain updated confidential records of child’s illnesses, surgeries, and other medical events.
- Participate in professional development activities to stay up with Pediatric medical advancements and best practices.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
Licensure Requirements
- Hold an active New Jersey license to practice medicine with a specialty in Pediatrics.
- Board-eligible of Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
- Highly skilled in the application of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
- Up-to-date knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects.
- Experienced in traditional and web-based prescription systems.
- Demonstrates active listening skills.
- Ability to diagnose and problem-solve.
- Superbly adept in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
- May at times work under stressful situations.
- Handicapped accessible.
Pay is determined by years of experience. We hope that you find this position as an exciting opportunity and look forward to the potential of speaking with you!
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatrician will deliver quality healthcare by diagnosing and treating childhood illnesses and injuries while monitoring physical development. They are also responsible for educating parents on preventative care and maintaining accurate, confidential medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at PEDIATRIC AFFILIATES P A a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 727 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 43 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 49% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics | ranked against 727 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $260k (middle half $225k–$309k)76 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New Jersey | 9 active | 728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 21% remote · 49% no call · 40% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment505 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 751 the 30 days before (+54%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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