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Valley View
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pediatrician - Outpatient

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260K - $385K

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Posted 6mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient Pediatric CareDevelopmental ScreeningNewborn CareRural Healthcare Delivery

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatricsranked against 735 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$260k–$385kPediatrics median $255k (middle half $223k–$300k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$313k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Colorado10 active737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,211 in the last 30 days722 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (735 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$250k
3
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5
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3
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1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Loan repayment
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 735 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Valley View

Hospitals and Health Care
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Productivity bonus
Commencement bonus
Relocation support
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement plan
CME support
Leadership opportunities

Living in Glenwood Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$860k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,538/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.