Pediatric Associates

Lead Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Lakeland, Florida

Pediatric Associates$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. degree required
  • Completed ACGME or AOA accredited pediatric residency
  • Unrestricted license to practice in Florida or obtain one
  • Unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain in Florida
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics within five years
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required for hospital privileges

Responsibilities

  • Lead the outpatient pediatric practice
  • Manage patient care in a family-friendly setting
  • Coordinate with administrative support for optimal workflow
  • Utilize AI scribe technology to enhance documentation
  • Work a 4-day schedule with dedicated administrative time
  • Participate in outreach and community engagement
  • Ensure compliance with medical standards and staff privileges

Benefits

  • Sign-on and relocation bonuses available
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical malpractice coverage included
  • Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities
  • Support for licensure renewals and board certification maintenance
  • Access to advanced technology such as AI scribes
Full Job Description
Pediatric Associates is seeking a Full-Time Outpatient Pediatrician to join one of our practices in Lakeland, Florida and serve as office lead.

Position Overview:
  • Full-Time Pediatrician - Office Lead
  • J1 Eligible Site
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Relocation Bonus
  • National Health Service Corp (NHSC) - approved site (Eligible for Student Loan Repayment)
  • Supporting our Lakeland Hills location
  • Schedule: 4-Day work week
    • 3 days 8am-5pm
    • 1 day 8am-7pm
    • 1:4 Saturday
  • Dedicated administration time
  • Strong clinical and administrative support

Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision - Benefits effective day one
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) with matching benefit
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Malpractice
  • CME Opportunities
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Licensure Renewals and Maintenance of Board Certification
  • AI Scribe Technology

Education, Licensure & Certification:
  • M.D. or D.O. degree required
  • 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 or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Board Eligible or Board Certification in Pediatrics within five years of completing training
  • Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required for hospital appointment


Located in Lakeland, FL, perfectly positioned between Tampa and Orlando, this opportunity offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with scenic lakes, a growing downtown, and affordable living, all within easy reach of Central Florida's major hubs.

About Pediatric Associates

Pediatric Associates is a privately held pediatric healthcare provider headquartered in Florida. The company was founded in 1955 and has since grown to become one of the largest pediatric practices in the United States. Pediatric Associates provides a wide range of healthcare services to children, including primary care, specialty care, urgent care, and telemedicine. The company has over 2000 employees and serves more than 400,000 patients across 35 locations in Florida. Pediatric Associates is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to children and their families.
Learn more about Pediatric Associates
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$500 million

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