Pediatrician
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Hill Country Health & Wellness Center as a Pediatrician in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Redding - Redding, CA 96002Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $135,000.00 - $225,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary pediatric care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
- Conduct well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and sick visits.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions.
- Counsel patients and families on wellness, nutrition, vaccinations, and developmental milestones.
Requirements
- For Pediatrician (MD/DO): Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
- Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of California.
- DEA license with authorization to prescribe.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $135K - $225K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Hill Country Health & Wellness Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Hill Country Health & Wellness Center a 5.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Hill Country Health & Wellness Center is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Hill Country Health & Wellness Center lists compensation for this physician position at $135k to $225k annually.
This is approximately 27% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Redding, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($135k–$225k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatrics, Primary Care, Preventive Care, Acute Disease Management, Chronic Disease Management, Immunizations, Developmental Screenings, Diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The provider will deliver high-quality, compassionate pediatric healthcare to children from birth through adolescence, focusing on preventive, acute, and chronic disease management within a collaborative, team-based environment. Key duties include conducting well-child visits, administering immuniza...
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Employer paid Life Insurance, Malpractice Coverage including FTCA, Loan Repayment Eligibility, Generous Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedule. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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