Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Sarasota
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $257k (middle half $216k–$304k)78 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Florida | 73 active | 731 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Florida 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,221 in the last 30 days | 743 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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