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Pediatrica Health Group
Fort Worth, Texas

Locum Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Fort Worth, TX

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Job Description

Pediatrica Health Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Locum Pediatrician (MD/DO) to provide temporary physician coverage at our pediatric practice in Fort Worth, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact in communities that need quality pediatric care.

As a member of our locum team, you will provide coverage for scheduled vacations, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs. Assignments may vary in length based on operational needs.

Whether you are an experienced locum physician or simply looking for a flexible practice opportunity, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
  • Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions
  • Conduct well-child visits, sick visits, physicals, and immunizations
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care, nutrition, growth, and development
  • Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care while adapting to different practice locations

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • Active Texas Medical License (required)
  • Current DEA registration
  • BLS Certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Professional liability insurance coverage while on assignment
  • Supportive clinical leadership and experienced office teams
  • Efficient onboarding process
  • A collaborative, patient-centered practice environment

At Pediatrica Health Group, our mission is to provide exceptional pediatric care to every child we serve. As a Locum Pediatrician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care for our patients while enjoying the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you.

  • Apply today to join our growing network of pediatric physicians and help us deliver outstanding care
  • Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Malpractice insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisPatient educationClinical collaboration

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 42 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 50% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas68 active729 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 21% remote · 50% no call · 40% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physician listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,153 in the last 30 days763 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+9.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Pediatrician Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$240k
7
$240k-275k
4
$275k-310k
3
$310k-345k
2
$345k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$249k-$373k
#2

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

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$204k-$346k
#3

Pediatrician (Part-Time)

$300k-$325k
#4

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$300k-$325k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 726 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pediatrica Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Malpractice insurance

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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