Pediatrician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Anesthesiology - Pediatrics Physician

  • Inspire Healthcare
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 hours ago

- Opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist - The current team is comprised of one cardiac surgeon, one interventional cardiologist, one electrophysiologist, and one...

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Pediatrics Physician

  • Amergis Locum Tenens
  • PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • PA
  • 12 hours ago

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is Seeking Pediatric Physicians Specialty: Pediatrics Certification: BC or BE Required Skills: PALS, ACLS, BLS, NRP Experience: At least 2 years Type of Position: Locums...

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General Pediatrician

  • Geisinger
  • Lock Haven, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lock Haven, PA
  • 16 hours ago

care, some subspecialties, and Urgent Care on site....

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Pediatrics Physician

  • Odyssey Locums
  • Daisytown, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Daisytown, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to shape your own career path? At Odyssey Locums, we connect Neonatologists at every stage of their career-from new graduates to seasoned...

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Chair, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief

  • Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago

In its first year of a five-year plan, $10M of that gift is supporting a new ambulatory pediatrics center that will increase outpatient visits and hematology?oncology infusion procedures....

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Pediatrics Physician

  • Provider Healthcare
  • PA
  • 4 days ago
  • PA
  • 4 days ago

We have a need for a Physician LOCUM in our PA office(s). This 3-month assignment start in June picking up 1-2 shifts to get them acclimated. Once our provider is out, we will need 3 shifts per...

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Associate Professor, AC Track, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago

Clinical responsibilities may include developmental assessments and providing follow up care in an outpatient setting....

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Otolaryngology - Pediatric Physician

  • UPMC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

world-renowned healthcare provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, PA 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians Over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient...

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Physician/Pediatrics/Pennsylvania/Permanent/Pediatrician

  • Britt Medical Search
  • PA
  • 6 days ago
  • PA
  • 6 days ago

Traditional Pediatric practice located in our brand new facility Well-established practice with three Pediatricians and five APPs Blended outpatient/inpatient opportunity, with hospital rounding Employed...

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General Pediatrician

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Allentown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 6 days ago

to the region's most pediatric specialties, the department of pediatrics is a great place to start or continue your career....

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Pediatrician

  • St. Lukes University Health Network
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 17 days ago

The Network also has a robust base of family practice providers throughout the St. Lukes service area (Pennsylvania and New Jersey)....

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Pediatrician Needed in Pennsylvania

  • CompHealth
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 20 days ago

Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm with one late night weekly Join 4 pediatricians and 11 advanced practice providers 100% outpatient with no C-section deliveries See 25 patients per day in well-established...

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Pediatrician Needed in Pennsylvania for Outpatient Practice

  • CompHealth
  • Kingston, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Kingston, PA
  • 20 days ago

Contact Sean Doton at ... or ... to learn more about this opportunity. 100% outpatient practice - no hospital coverage See 20 - 25 patients per day Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 4 pm...

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Physician - Experienced Primary Care Pediatrician - Douglasville clinic

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Wexford, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Wexford, PA
  • 20 days ago

Children's has several neighborhood primary care locations throughout the greater Atlanta area, and we are seeking Pediatricians for both full-time and part-time positions....

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Developmental Pediatrician

  • St. Lukes University Health Network
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Lukes Childrens Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics consist of inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, specialty and primary care providers spread across a variety of practice locations....

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find some basic demographic data about Pennsylvania below.


Local
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Salary for Pediatrician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

$243,450


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pediatrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Pediatricians in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
2-4 years
79.8%
None
15.4%
4-6 years
4.2%
10+ years
0.6%



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