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Physician - Pediatrics - Per Diem - Kelsey Seybold Clinic

PediatricsPer Diem

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Job Description

JD Pediatrics

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

MD

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality pediatric medical care to patients within the Kelsey Seybold Clinic. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of effective and innovative healthcare services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD degree and possess the necessary qualifications to practice medicine. The role requires a professional who is decisive, brilliant, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical PracticePatient CareMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs

5
<$270k
3
$270k-305k
3
$305k-340k
1
$364k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Neonatology - Physician

CHOC Specialists · Orange, California

$260k-$390k
#2

Pediatrician

St Johns Community Health · Los Angeles, California

#3

Adolescent Medicine - Physician

$295k–$330k
#4

Pediatric Psychiatrist Physician

$222k-$318k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 667 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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