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Eugene, Oregon

Pediatrician | Crescent Clinic - Eugene, OR

Pediatrics Top 25% in PediatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $204,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Oregon Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pediatrician to join our growing Pediatrics team in Eugene, OR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Join a highly collaborative pediatric team where physicians genuinely support one another, prioritize patient care, and enjoy the stability of a well-established practice with strong mentorship and long-term growth opportunities.

Position Details

  • 100%25 outpatient general pediatrics
  • Join one of Lane County's most experienced pediatric teams
  • Care for patients from newborn through age 23
  • Four-day work week
  • Flexible 0.75-1.0 FTE opportunity
  • Average 20 patients per day
  • Minimal phone-only call
  • No inpatient responsibilities or hospital rounding
  • Dedicated MA support, RN triage, pharmacist, and care management resources
  • Epic EMR with DAX AI-powered documentation support
  • Why Physicians Choose OMG Pediatrics
  • Collaborative, physician-led culture
  • Strong teamwork and cross-coverage
  • Patient-first approach to care
  • Structured onboarding and physician mentorship

New Graduate-friendly Environment

  • Eligible final-year residents may participate in the Optum Physician Pathways Program, offering paid mentorship, professional development, and a seamless transition to practice
  • Gradual ramp-up for new providers
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Strong family medicine partnerships
  • Established specialty referral network
  • Long-term growth
  • Leadership invested in succession planning

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
  • Leadership development pathways
  • CME reimbursement and dedicated CME time
  • Paid licensure renewals
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employee wellness programs

Epic EMR with DAX AI-powered Documentation Support

Oregon Medical Group Pediatrics is one of the most established pediatric practices in Lane County. Our physicians have built a collaborative, patient-centered environment where providers support one another, share knowledge, and work together to deliver exceptional care. Whether you're a new graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced pediatrician looking for a long-term practice home, you'll find a welcoming team and strong clinical support.

Oregon Medical Group is a growing, multi-specialty practice that includes over 100 providers at multiple locations within the Eugene/Springfield area. We provide courteous and sympathetic treatment and the highest quality of care available. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Oregon medical license and DEA registration, or ability to obtain prior to start
  • Current BLS certification

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $204,000 - $346,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient pediatric care for patients from newborn through age 23 in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Manage an average of 20 patients per day with support from MAs, RNs, and pharmacists while utilizing Epic EMR and AI-powered documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited Pediatrics residency. Applicants must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics and possess or be able to obtain an Oregon medical license and DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPharmacist collaborationOutpatient careNewborn careTeam collaborationPhysician leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician | Crescent Clinic - Eugene, OR at UnitedHealth Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 646 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 646 Pediatrics listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Eugene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,806/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
Leadership development pathways
CME reimbursement and dedicated CME time
Paid licensure renewals
Malpractice coverage
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employee wellness programs
Epic EMR with DAX AI-powered documentation support