General Pediatrics Physician - PRN - Coastal Kids Ventura
Listed compensation
$125/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Coastal Kids Pediatrics, in collaboration with Pediatrics Associates, delivers outstanding medical care for children throughout Ventura County. We cater to a wide range, from newborns to young adults, offering comprehensive, quality-driven services. Our team consists of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and skilled Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants who provide exceptional care with genuine compassion.
Join Coastal Kids Ventura Pediatrics and become part of a team that values excellence, empathy, and innovation in pediatric healthcare. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for the next generation.
- Per Diem opening in Ventura for a Pediatrician
- Our per diem clinicians help support the other clinicians by filling in for them while out on leave or PTO; allowing them to enjoy the work-life balance all of our clinicians have come to appreciate.
- EMR: eClinical Works
Requirements
M.D. or D.O. degree required
Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics
- Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California.
- Current, Unrestricted Florida state specific DEA license
- Current Board Certification appropriate for degree or be Board eligible and certified within five years of employment.
- Meets all requirements in order to obtain medical staff membership and required privileges.
Why Choose Coastal Kids?
Join a physician-led organization that values your clinical voice and puts kids and families at the center of care
Practice true whole-child medicine with integrated behavioral health support built into your team
Work in a collaborative, well-supported environment designed to reduce administrative burden and prevent burnout
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on expanding access and improving outcomes for children and families
Grow with a trusted, well-established pediatric group with a strong reputation across Southern California
The expected base salary range for this position located in Ventura, CA is $125/hour. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.
Pediatric Associates offers are based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s education, work experience, and certifications, all of which are dependent on the requirements of the specific role.
In addition to base salary, the Pediatrics Associates Family of Companies and it’s affiliates offers a comprehensive benefits package, potential incentive and recognition programs, and retirement planning (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements based on position, and division).
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical care to newborns, children, and young adults in a clinical setting. Support the existing team by covering shifts during leaves or time off to ensure continuous patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$262k (68 salary observations; 250 listings), vs ~$242k nationally (346 salary observations; 1,903 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $235k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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