Physician Pediatrics - Kissimmee, FL

PediatricsFull-Time

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Job Description

Pediatric Associates is seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Pediatrician to join one of our practices in Kissimmee, Florida.

The mission of Pediatric Associates is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment.

Pediatric Associates is Florida’s largest privately owned primary care pediatric practice, with more than 100 locations. From newborns to college students, we offer comprehensive, quality-focused services.

Our team of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and experienced Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants deliver superior care with compassion. We believe in establishing a provider-parent partnership to ensure the best care for your child.

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states (Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas). Founded in 1955 in Florida, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services

Position Overview

  • Full-Time Pediatrician
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Supporting our Poinciana location
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Strong clinical and administrative support

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision - Benefits effective day one
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) with matching benefit
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Malpractice
  • CME Opportunities
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Licensure Renewals and Maintenance of Board Certification
  • AI Scribe Technology

Education, Licensure & Certification

M.D. or D.O. degree required

Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics

  • Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Board Eligible or Board Certification in Pediatrics within five years of completing training
  • Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required for hospital appointment

Located in the heart of Central Florida, Kissimmee offers an appealing combination of community, recreation, and convenient access to the greater Orlando area.

Residents can enjoy world-class attractions, diverse dining and entertainment, a charming historic downtown, and outdoor destinations such as Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee Lakefront Park, and Shingle Creek Regional Park.

With year-round sunshine and plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and family-friendly fun, Kissimmee is an exciting place to live, work, and build a career.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies 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.

Key Responsibilities

The pediatrician will provide comprehensive, quality-focused primary care to patients ranging from newborns to college students. They will work within a provider-parent partnership to deliver compassionate healthcare services in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed an ACGME or AOA-approved residency in Pediatrics. A current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Florida and DEA licensure are required, along with BLS and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical supportPALS certificationMedical documentation

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 56 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 58% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $260k (middle half $216k–$309k)72 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida74 active732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 58% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 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 listings1,199 in the last 30 days787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Pediatric Associates Family of Companiessilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index56 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Pediatrician Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$230k
4
$230k-270k
2
$270k-310k
5
$310k-350k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Relocation assistance
39% this job
Sign-on bonus
28% this job
Loan repayment
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Appeals M.D. – Pediatrician Required (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
#2

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group · Auburn, Massachusetts

$204k-$346k
#3

Physician – Pediatrician – St. Cloud, MN

$240k-$330k
#4

Pediatrician

$300k-$325k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics listings

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

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About Pediatric Associates Family of Companies

Hospitals and Health Care
Plantation, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision effective day one
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
401(k) with matching benefit
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical Malpractice
CME Opportunities

Living in Kissimmee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,926/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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