Pediatric Hospitalist

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$220k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Mohawk Valley Health System(MVHS) is currently seeking BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join our established team. MVHS is located in Utica, New York- The Central part of the state. MVHS is dedicated to supporting our physicians and Advanced Practice Providers enabling them to deliver premier healthcare to our region, while keeping patients at the focus of all we do. Positon/Community Highlights

Position Highlights

  • Work/Life Balance, with week on/week off schedule
  • Excellent Benefits; Including Health, Vision and Dental Insurances along with 401K
  • Children’s Miracle Network supported pediatric services
  • Growing practice with inpatient pediatric and newborn nursery coverage
  • Teaching medical students and family medicine residents
  • No delivery attendance or NICU coverage.
  • Neonatologist available 24/7 for consultation

Community Highlights

  • Low cost of living
  • Excellent real estate
  • Rural and urban life within driving distance
  • Safe, family-friendly communities
  • Access to the Adirondack and Catskill mountain ranges
  • Multi-cultural population
  • Public and private schools
  • Access to Boston, New York City and Canada
  • Revitalized downtown
  • Brand new, 374-bed state-of-the-art Level III hospital with a Level II NICU
  • Education/Experience Requirements

Required

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.

Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required

Current NYS Certification/Licensure

Federal DEA Certification

Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

  • Department NEONATOLOGY
  • Shift Variable
  • Shift Hours Worked 12.00

FTE 1

  • Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
  • Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
  • Union Non-Union
  • Pay Range $200,000-$220,000

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Hospitalist will provide inpatient pediatric and newborn nursery coverage while teaching medical students and family medicine residents. The role involves maintaining high standards of medical care, safety, and infection control within the hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and have successfully completed a residency and internship. Current NYS licensure, DEA certification, and board certification or eligibility in a relevant medical specialty are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric careInpatient careClinical supervisionMedical educationPatient assessmentRecord keepingTeamworkPrescribing medication

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$219k (72 salary observations; 114 listings), vs ~$242k nationally (511 salary observations; 2,029 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$210k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
73%
Relocation assistance
40%
Sign-on bonus
20%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 730 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,404/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Utica-Rome, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mohawk Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Hartford, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K