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Pediatrica Health Group
Sarasota, Florida

Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Sarasota

PediatricsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Pediatrica Health Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Physician to join our team. Whether you are a new residency graduate or a seasoned pediatrician, we welcome you to bring your skills, passion, and dedication to caring for children and their families.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents—supporting their physical, emotional, and developmental health in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions
  • Conduct well-child visits, physicals, and immunizations
  • Provide guidance on nutrition, growth, development, and preventive care
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, holistic care
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records
  • Educate families on managing chronic conditions and healthy lifestyles

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with a specialization in Pediatrics
  • Completion of a pediatric residency program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • Current state medical license (or eligibility) and DEA license

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (salary is determined based on experience)
  • Bonus potential (up to 20% of base salary)
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k)
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and continuing education

Access to Modern Medical Technologies and Resources

  • At Pediatrica, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values both excellence in care and work-life balance.
  • Are you ready to start or continue your pediatric career with us?
  • Apply today—we’d love to meet you!
  • Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan repayment program
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric careDiagnosisPatient educationMedical record maintenanceChronic condition managementCollaborationPhysical examinations

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $257k (middle half $216k–$304k)78 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida73 active731 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentFlorida Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,221 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Pediatrician Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$230k
5
$230k-270k
2
$270k-310k
6
$310k-350k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68%
Relocation assistance
37%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Appeals M.D. – Pediatrician Required (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
#2

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group · Auburn, Massachusetts

$204k-$346k
#3

Physician – Pediatrician – St. Cloud, MN

$240k-$330k
#4

Pediatrician (Part-Time)

$300k-$325k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics listings

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

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About Pediatrica Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan repayment program
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,210/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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