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Brevard County, Florida

Physician - Pediatrics Per Diem

PediatricsPer Diem

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Per Diem Pediatrician to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 65,000 unique patients annually.

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Per Diem Pediatrician listed below.

Position Summary

Physicians provide superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service by giving highest standard of quality medical care to Brevard Health Alliance (BHA) patients through the primary care medical home model. Physicians, under the Chief Executive Officer’s supervision, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical/front support team, provide extraordinary patient care through BHA Clinics.

General Education Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree in Pediatrics from an accredited medical school. Board certified within 2 years of completion of residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.

Additional Qualifications

  • Clear and active Florida Medical License
  • Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
  • 3 years of experience as a practicing physician preferred; experience in a primary health care environment, community health center or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) preferred
  • Current BLS/CPR or comparable training completed through licensure or certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
  • Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and ailments. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

Primary Accountabilities

Delivery of Medical Care

1. Provides direct patient care to Brevard Health Alliance patients. Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

2. Provides oversight of delivery of medical care at the assigned clinic BHA with the support of the Clinical Manager and Executive clinical team. Serves as a mentor and manages the resolution of practice related problems at assigned Clinic.

3. Provides professional oversight for any advanced practice nurses assigned at clinical location of practice.

4. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Participation in Quality Medical Care

1. Participates in Quality Improvement Activities.

2. Participates in utilization and risk management activities.

3. Participates in review of patient satisfaction surveys and in resolving patient complaints.

4. Takes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee. These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention.

It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines, and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Key Responsibilities

The physician provides direct patient care, including prescribing treatments and vaccinations, within a primary care medical home model. They also provide clinical oversight for the assigned clinic and mentor support staff to ensure high-quality medical service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree in Pediatrics and be board certified within two years of residency completion. A clear Florida medical license, DEA license, and proficiency in Electronic Medical Records are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatrics Per Diem at the employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 738 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

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

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Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 738 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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