Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
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Job Description
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) – Outpatient Pediatrics
Pediatrica is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to join our growing outpatient pediatric team. This role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive, physician-led environment.
Position Highlights
- Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience required
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous performance-based bonus
- Outpatient pediatric practice
- Collaborative, team-based culture
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pediatric evaluations, including medical history and physical exams
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
- Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
- Educate patients and families on health, prevention, and treatment plans
- Document care accurately and timely in the electronic health record
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Active Texas ARNP license or ability to obtain
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) certification required
- FNPs with significant pediatric experience may be considered
- At least 1 year of pediatric clinical experience
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Strong EHR and computer skills
Work Environment
- Outpatient pediatric clinic
- Daytime hours
Family-centered Care Setting
- Join Pediatrica and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of children while growing your career in a supportive and collaborative practice. nt
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics (np) | ranked against 244 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 34 active | 260 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 56% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment909 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #17 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 30 days · 19% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,224 in the last 30 days | 743 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | −11.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) at Pediatrica Health Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 244 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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