Primary Care - General Pediatrics Physician
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Job Description
MD Kids, a member of the Pediatric Associates Family of Companies, is recruiting a full-time Pediatrician to join our practice in Waxahachie, Texas (30 minutes south of Dallas). This is an opportunity to join a well-run practice with a highly competent and motivated team of clinicians, clinical and administrative staff. Here you will be supported and have the resources you need as you build your practice and care for your deserving panel of patients.
Waxahachie is a beautiful growing community with good schools and affordable homes. It has that small town charm, yet is 30 minutes from Dallas! Enjoy time on Lake Waxahachie, community festivals and meals out at the several highly rated restaurants!
- Weekday schedule 8-5
- No weekends
- No call
- $20k Sign-on bonus
- Generous compensation
- Benefits effective first day of employment
- $14k Relocation assistance
- Malpractice coverage
- AI scribe technology for more efficient charting
- Education, Licensure & Certification
M.D. or D.O. degree required
Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics
Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas
Current, Unrestricted Texas state specific DEA license
BE/BC Pediatrics
MD Medical Group is dedicated to improving our patients’ health through compassion and empathy. What began in 2007 has since grown into a prominent group of family medicine and pediatric practices.
MD Medical Group is part of the Pediatric Associates Family of Companies whose mission 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 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, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services.
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 physician will provide comprehensive primary care to a panel of pediatric patients in a clinical setting. They will work collaboratively with a team of clinicians and administrative staff to deliver high-quality healthcare services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have successfully completed an ACGME or AOA-approved residency in Pediatrics. A current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas and a valid Texas DEA license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care | ranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $275k (middle half $258k–$311k)346 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Texas | 86 active | 1,344 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | Texas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 830 in the last 30 days | 537 the 30 days before (+55%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Pediatric Associates Family of Companies | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index58 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care - General Pediatrics Physician at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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