Pediatrician Jobs in Missouri

In the medical field, a Pediatrician holds an integral role in maintaining the health and wellness of children ranging from newborns to young adults. They provide preventative health maintenance for healthy children and medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill. Pediatricians are involved in the detection of any health problems early on, carrying out diagnosis, and prescribing treatment measures which may include medication, therapy or surgery. Additionally, they advise parents and guardians on children's diet, exercise, hygiene and disease prevention.

An aspirant Pediatrician should hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, and have completed a residency in pediatrics. Certification from the American Board of Pediatrics is also necessary. Important skills they should have include exceptional communication to effectively interact with both children and parents, problem-solving to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses, and empathy to understand and respond to children's physical and emotional needs. Before becoming a Pediatrician, an individual may have roles such as a Medical Intern, Resident Physician in Pediatrics, or a Pediatric Fellowship Trainee.

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Pediatric - Ophthalmology Physician

  • Broyles 8780, Inc.
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Why This Opportunity Stands Out Join a National Leader Become part of one of the largest and most respected integrated healthcare systems in the country renowned for clinical excellence,...

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Physician - Pediatrician at Mercy North County, Hazelwood, MO

  • Mercy
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 3 days ago

Mercy Pediatrics in North County is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in St. Louis, Missouri....

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Mercy Pediatrics in North County is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in St. Louis, Missouri....

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Pediatrician (Part Time)

  • University of Missouri St Louis
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 12 days ago

Opportunity Highlights Join a collegial team of pediatricians and mid-level providers Provide pediatric care to our children of Mid-Missouri Access to medical subspecialties within the MU system Balanced...

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Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child Protection Pediatrician

  • SSM Health
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 22 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 22 days ago

Our team includes: 1 full-time Child Abuse Pediatrician 1 full-time Nurse Practitioner 2 full-time Social Workers 6 full-time Nurses The Department of Pediatrics features 130 faculty members across...

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General Pediatrician

  • Children's Mercy KC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 27 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 27 days ago

As capacity changes within primary care, evening/weekend responsibilities may be present. Outpatient phone call responsibilities approximately 3 weeks/academic year....

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Locum Pediatrics Physician job in Sullivan, MO - Make $2,200/day - $2,400/day

  • Aya Locums
  • Sullivan, MO
  • 28 days ago
  • Sullivan, MO
  • 28 days ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Pediatrics job in Sullivan, MO paying $2200/day- $2400/day....

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Pediatrician

  • Northeast Missouri Health Council
  • Kirksville, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kirksville, MO
  • 45+ days ago

Services provided by our Pediatricians include treatment of patients in our outpatient clinic, minimal management of inpatient hospital care and the opportunity to teach health professionals, students...

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Pediatrician Make Your Mark, Brand New Facility - Sullivan, MO

  • BJC Progress West Hospital
  • Sullivan, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sullivan, MO
  • 60+ days ago

Keywords: Pediatrician jobs, pediatric physician, pediatrics Missouri, community pediatrics, Sullivan Missouri, small town pediatrics, rural pediatrics, physician jobs Missouri, pediatrician sign-on...

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Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Pediatrician Jobs in Missouri

This is the average annual salary for Pediatrician jobs in Missouri as reported by the BLS.

$230,140


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pediatrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Pediatricians in Missouri offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
55.8%
Bachelor's Degree
17.2%
Master's Degree
14.0%
High School or GED
5.2%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pediatricians in Missouri
2-4 years
79.8%
None
15.4%
4-6 years
4.2%
10+ years
0.6%



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