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Connecticut Children's
Farmington, Connecticut

Physician, Pe

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

The Pediatric Hospitalist is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and interventions according to standards of practice for children from birth through adolescence.  The incumbent functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model, with the potential for a clinical academic position.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostics and interventions for children from birth through adolescence. Function as part of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree, completion of a Child Neurology Residency, and ABPN board eligibility or certification. Must hold a valid Connecticut state license and an unrestricted DEA certificate.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric CareDiagnostic InterventionsInter-disciplinary CollaborationClinical Academic Practice

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 64% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrician Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 16 employers

3
<$250k
4
$250k-290k
4
$290k-330k
5
$330k-370k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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CHOC Specialists · Orange, California

$260k-$390k
#2

Outpatient Pediatrician - Private Practice - Clanton, AL

Zohorecruit · Clanton, Alabama

$290k-$365k
#3

Pediatrician

#4

Pediatrician - Pediatric Weight Care (Remote) - Texas License

$150-$165/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 646 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Farmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$493k
Typical market rent
$2,511/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Connecticut Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Hartford, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Academic appointment potential