Locum Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Multiple Texas Locations

Pediatrics Top 10% in PediatricsContract

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pediatrica Health Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Locum Pediatrician (MD/DO) to provide temporary physician coverage across our pediatric practices throughout Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact in communities that need quality pediatric care.

As a member of our locum team, you will provide coverage for scheduled vacations, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs at various Pediatrica locations. Assignments may vary in length and location based on operational needs.

Whether you are an experienced locum physician or simply looking for a flexible practice opportunity, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
  • Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions
  • Conduct well-child visits, sick visits, physicals, and immunizations
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care, nutrition, growth, and development
  • Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care while adapting to different practice locations

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • Active Texas Medical License (required)
  • Current DEA registration
  • BLS Certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel to multiple Pediatrica locations throughout Florida
  • Spanish-speaking ability is a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Opportunities to work at multiple Pediatrica locations throughout Florida
  • Professional liability insurance coverage while on assignment
  • Supportive clinical leadership and experienced office teams
  • Efficient onboarding process
  • A collaborative, patient-centered practice environment

At Pediatrica Health Group, our mission is to provide exceptional pediatric care to every child we serve. As a Locum Pediatrician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care for our patients while enjoying the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you.

Apply today to join our growing network of pediatric physicians and help us deliver outstanding care whenever and wherever it's needed.

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Diagnosis and treatmentPatient educationClinical collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Multiple Texas Locations at Pediatrica Health Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 614 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

7.9/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 614 active roles in this specialty

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Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
62%
Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Pediatrics

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About Pediatrica Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly compensation
Flexible scheduling
Professional liability insurance coverage
Supportive clinical leadership
Efficient onboarding