Locum Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Fort Worth, TX
Compensation
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 68 active | 729 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 21% remote · 50% no call · 40% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,153 in the last 30 days | 763 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +9.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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