Pediatrician - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$260K - $385K
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Job Description
Come practice where others vacation.
Nestled between Aspen and Vail, Glenwood Springs offers year-round outdoor adventure, a vibrant community, and the rare opportunity to build a meaningful pediatric practice while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Valley View Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatrician to join our integrated pediatric program serving families across Western Colorado.
Position Overview
This opportunity is primarily an outpatient position, ideal for pediatricians who prefer a strong continuity clinic practice but who are interested in taking a limited amount of inpatient call to maintain nursery and hospital skills.
You will join a physician-led pediatric group committed to relationship-driven care, clinical excellence, and long-term sustainability.
This role is ideal for a pediatrician who values
- Longitudinal relationships with patients and families
- A predominantly outpatient practice model
- Limited inpatient time—up to 24, 24-hour inpatient shifts per year
- Practicing within an independent health system with strong physician leadership
Compensation and Benefits
- Total compensation range of $260,000–$385,000, based on experience and performance
- Productivity bonus aligned with outpatient clinical performance and wRVU production
- Commencement bonus and relocation support
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and CME support
- Leadership and program development opportunities available
Scope of Practice
- Outpatient pediatric care (newborn through adolescent)
- Preventive care and chronic disease management
- Developmental and behavioral screening
- Limited inpatient pediatric and newborn coverage responsibilities
- Collaboration with specialists and regional referral partners
Program Highlights
- Collaborative physician and APP team
- Physician-led independent health system
- Strong referral relationships and regional specialty access
- Opportunity to contribute to pediatric program innovation and growth
Why Valley View
- Independent, mission-driven health system serving as a regional healthcare hub
- Culture grounded in collaboration, quality, and physician engagement
- Leadership that values physician voice and innovation
- Opportunity to build a meaningful, community-centered practice
Life in Glenwood Springs
- World-class skiing (Aspen, Vail)
- Hiking, biking, rafting, and fly fishing
- Natural hot springs and vibrant mountain-town culture
- Excellent schools and a family-friendly community
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Interest in continuity-focused outpatient pediatrics
- Comfort supporting newborn and inpatient pediatric coverage in a collaborative model
- Commitment to family-centered, relationship-based care
- Interest in rural/community healthcare delivery
We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States, but we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Application Submission End DATE
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for patients from newborn through adolescence, focusing on preventive care and chronic disease management. Maintain clinical skills by performing a limited number of inpatient and newborn coverage shifts per year.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics and eligible to work in the United States. A commitment to relationship-based, family-centered care in a community healthcare setting is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician - Outpatient at Valley View a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 735 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics | ranked against 735 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $260k–$385k | Pediatrics median $255k (middle half $223k–$300k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$313k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Colorado | 10 active | 737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment368 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,211 in the last 30 days | 722 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$202k | $48/wRVU × 4,200 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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