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Advocare
Townsend, Delaware

Pediatrician

PediatricsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are looking for a new team member to join a busy community practice that specializes in comprehensive, general pediatric care. We are seeking a Pediatrician that aligns with our values of evidence-based medicine, compassionate quality care, and workplace collaboration.

We take pride in offering our community services including mental health and developmental health access. We serve a diverse patient population from urban to rural communities. We build strong relationships with our families to ensure continued trust and confidence in the care we provide.

Advocare LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists serving communities across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our growing healthcare team. As a Physician at Advocare, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional patient care within a supportive, forward-thinking clinical environment.

What We Provide

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
  • State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
  • Work-life balance with a manageable patient load
  • Access to a network of experienced providers and specialists

Benefits Available

  • Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
  • Dental and vision care plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)

Requirements

  • Perform physical examinations and diagnose/treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions
  • Track and assess patient growth and monitor physical, emotional, and social development
  • Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory results
  • Utilize the EMR system efficiently to review, collect, and document patient information
  • Conduct well visits, administer routine vaccinations, and provide age-appropriate guidance
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with compliance standards
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
  • Board certification or eligibility in [specialty, e. g., Pediatrics, Family Medicine]
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented, patient-focused setting
  • Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician will perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, and monitor the developmental growth of patients. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Laboratory result interpretationEMR system usageVaccination administrationPatient educationInterpersonal skillsClinical documentationDevelopmental health assessmentMental health support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Advocare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 724 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Advocare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 16 active listings.

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 50% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatricsranked against 724 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $260k (middle half $225k–$309k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Delaware5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Delaware99 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 50% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,157 in the last 30 days758 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Advocaresilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index16 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (724 Pediatrics listings), Top Employers work-life 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. Delaware figures use all physicians: too few Delaware Pediatrics postings state pay.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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8
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1
$285k
4
$295k-325k
3
$325k-355k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 724 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Advocare

Medical Practices
Marlton, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
Dental and vision care plans
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage

Living in Townsend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$420k
Median resident rent
$1,193/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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