Urgent Care Pediatrician
Listed compensation
$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is a leading group of over 1,800 physicians in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., exclusively caring for Kaiser Permanente patients. We invite applications for a specialist in Urgent Care Pediatrics at our Gaithersburg Medical Center.
Unlike other U.S. health systems, MAPMG is built and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 60+ specialties.
MAPMG physicians use a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) to coordinate care. Our focus is on long-term health, prevention, diagnosing, and treating diseases effectively.
MAPMG researchers and staff support innovative ideas, ensuring quality care, educational programming, and advancing best practices through research.
What You Can Expect
This position is listed as a 1.0 FTE, which is the equivalent of 40 hours per week and is reflected in the salary listed below
Advanced Urgent Care or Urgent Care Settings
Collaborative mixed-specialty department, comprised of emergency medicine, family medicine, pediatricians and hospitalist physicians working together and learning from each other
Provide high-quality, patient-focused care in a dynamic clinical setting, including holidays, weekends and limited on-call duty —while supported by a team culture that values flexibility, well-being, and sustainable work-life integration
- Direct patient care
- 8-9-10 hour shifts
- No behavioral health or pediatric patient observation
Minimum Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatrics
- Currently licensed or able to obtain licenses in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
MAPMG Physicians
- Practice patient-centered, culturally competent medical care
- Communicate thoughtfully (listen, educate, advocate)
- Lead with integrity
- Value teamwork
- Are transparent and honest
- Go “above and beyond” for their patients
We Provide You
- Competitive compensation
- Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of MAPMG
Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave
Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
A concierge service that works directly with you to apply for all required state, CDS, and DEA licenses
The starting annual salary for this position is $350,000 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-focused urgent care in a dynamic clinical setting. Collaborate with a mixed-specialty team to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients.
Requirements
Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics. Candidates must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $333k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 33 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 85% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in urgent care | ranked against 325 Urgent Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $350k | Urgent Care median $363k (middle half $275k–$588k)143 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$333k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Maryland | 5 active | 325 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 85% no call · 48% no weekends33 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care hiring demand | #13 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 47 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed |
| New Urgent Care listings | 445 in the last 30 days | 284 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Pediatrician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 325 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Top Urgent Care Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 12 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
24 jobs · 12 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist
Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States
Emergency Medicine PhysicianContract
Skilled Wound Care · Rockville, Maryland
Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois
$460KPhysician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse
$100-$200/hr