General Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Jacksonville, FL (Float)

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Pediatric Associates is seeking a full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our practices in Jacksonville, Florida.

Build a path to your future with the largest pediatric practice in the nation!

Key Highlights

  • Sign on Bonus
  • Float Stipend
  • Spanish Speaking Preferred
  • Gain experience among our well-established practices
  • Supporting: St Augustine, Town Center, Bartram Park, Orange Park, Lakewood
  • Flexible scheduling options

Position Overview

  • Opportunity for 4 or 5-day work week
  • No weekends
  • Opportunity to round on newborns but not required
  • Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Sign on Bonus
  • Medical/Dental/Vision - Benefits effective day one
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) with matching benefit
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Malpractice
  • CME Opportunities
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Licensure Renewals and Maintenance of Board Certification
  • AI Scribe Technology

Education, Licensure & Certification

  • Successful completion of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
  • Physician Assistants must have passed the NCCPA certification exam
  • Nurse Practitioners graduating after July 1, 2006, must be board certified
  • Nurse Practitioners must be certified by the ANCC or PNCB
  • Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric primary care setting

The mission of Pediatric Associates is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment.

Pediatric Associates is Florida’s largest privately owned primary care pediatric practice, with more than 100 locations. From newborns to college students, we offer comprehensive, quality-focused services.

Our team of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and experienced Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants deliver superior care with compassion. We believe in establishing a provider-parent partnership to ensure the best care for your child.

Jacksonville is a vibrant and growing city in Northeast Florida, offering the charm of four seasons (minus the snow), beautiful beaches, tree-lined neighborhoods, a thriving food scene, and both major and minor league sports. It’s an ideal place to build both a career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states, plus Mexico. Founded in 1955 in Florida, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services.

Join us at Pediatric Associates and be a part of a team that values excellence, empathy, and innovation in pediatric healthcare. Together, we can shape a brighter and healthier future for the next generation.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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

The provider will deliver high-quality pediatric primary care across multiple practice locations in the Jacksonville area. Responsibilities include patient examinations, newborn rounding, and maintaining a compassionate, patient-centric environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice in Florida and possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a pediatric primary care setting. Applicants must also be board-certified and hold current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentElectronic medical recordsSpanish languageANCC certificationPNCB certificationMedical documentationCompassionate care

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 62% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Jacksonville, FL (Float) at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 249 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 249 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign on Bonus
Float Stipend
Medical/Dental/Vision effective day one
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
401(k) with matching benefit
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays