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Valley View
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pediatrician - Outpatient

Pediatrics Above average in PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260K - $385K

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo 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 646 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 4,200 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $202k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics

  • Includes call

Living in Glenwood Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$871k
Typical market rent
$2,449/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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