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Tufts Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$193k-$216k

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Job Description

Tufts Medicine Pediatrics is looking for Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians to see ambulatory patients at our medical center in Boston and at our other ambulatory locations. This is an academic position in our newly established Tufts Medicine Pediatrics Specialty Network. We have an affiliation with Tufts University School of Medicine, and work in collaboration Boston Children’s Hospital.

Tufts Medicine with Boston Children’s is reimagining pediatric care to meet new and emerging community needs.

In coming together, we will push the boundaries, expand and improve access and equity through the creation of a shared and sustainable model of comprehensive pediatric care throughout the communities in Eastern Massachusetts.

The core of this collaboration are our physicians that are part of the Boston Children’s Network Specialty (BCNSP) Foundation and we will maintain our mutual commitment to research and education and training of the next generation of clinicians.

About the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics: We serve a culturally and linguistically diverse population in the Boston Area.

The successful candidate will be comfortable in the evaluation and management of children with diverse disabilities, including ADHD, Autism, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Anxiety, learning disabilities, amongst others.

We work closely with the Department of Child Psychiatry to deliver the best care to children with combined developmental and mental health conditions.

Who You Are

  • Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics
  • Completed fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Passionate for teaching and eligible for academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Interested in delivery care in both academic and community-based environments
  • Knowledgeable in healthcare quality, resource management, outcomes improvement, patient safety, and positive patient experience
  • Committed to network development, growth, operational efficiency and integration

How to Apply

Please submit an application via this job post or email CV directly to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter at Ian.McCarthy@tuftsmedicine.org.

The salary range for this position is $193,219 - $215,820 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Why Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network.

Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine.

Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician will evaluate and manage children with diverse developmental and mental health conditions in ambulatory settings. They will also collaborate with the Department of Child Psychiatry and contribute to research, education, and network growth.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, with a completed fellowship in the specialty. Applicants should be eligible for an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine and demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and teaching.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical research

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 67% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$193k–$216kPediatrics median $263k (middle half $225k–$309k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$193k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Massachusetts9 active736 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 67% no call · 58% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment626 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,223 in the last 30 days781 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+7.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 9 employers
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6
$230k-270k
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$270k-310k
5
$310k-350k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
75%
Relocation assistance
44%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 730 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.