Pediatrician
Compensation
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Job Description
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
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Work Shift
Day Shift
Time Type
Full time
Department: CC603002 ACMG Pine Bluff Clinical Operations
Summary
Pine Bluff Clinic
Additional Information
The Pediatrician physician provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to patients.
Required Education
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completed an accredited 3-year Pediatric residency and board certified or board eligible., M.D. - Doctor of Medicine or D.O. - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Recommended Education
Required Work Experience:
Recommended Work Experience
Required Certifications:
Board Certification in area of assigned specialty -, Board Certified Pediatrician or Board Eligible (7 years of eligibility) - -, License eligible in AR specific to education such as MD (License) or DO (License)Note: Candidate must possess at time of hire -
Recommended Certifications
Board Certified in Pediatrics -
Description
1. Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
2. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
3. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
4. Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
5. Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
6. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
7. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
8. Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
9. Prepare official health documents or records.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatrician provides direct health assessment and medical care to pediatric patients, including diagnosing illnesses and managing chronic health conditions. They also educate families on disease prevention and coordinate specialized care when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and have completed an accredited 3-year pediatric residency. Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics and a valid medical license in Arkansas are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Arkansas Children's Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics — ranked against 699 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No nights
Living in Pine Bluff
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $114k
- Typical market rent
- $1,058/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.9%
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.