Per Diem Pediatric Physician - Palatka, FL
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Job Description
Pediatric Associates is seeking a per diem Pediatrician to join our dynamic work family to provide pediatric care in our, Palatka, FL practice. You can self-schedule and pick the sessions that work best for you.
Schedule: Full Days or Half Days
Weekday Hours - 8:00 AM -5:00 PM or 7PM
Weekends: Saturday 8AM -12: PM
Bonus Opportunities Available
Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies.
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.
Education, Licensure & Certification
M.D. or D.O. degree
Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics
Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
Current, Unrestricted Florida state specific DEA license
BE/BC Pediatrics
The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide pediatric care in a clinical practice setting in Palatka, FL. Manage patient sessions with the flexibility to self-schedule full or half-day shifts.
Requirements
Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with successful completion of an ACGME or AOA approved residency in Pediatrics. Requires a current, unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA license, with Board Eligibility or Certification in Pediatrics.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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