Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Texas

Pediatrician (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Pediatrician provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions, and family-centered care to support healthy growth and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Conduct well-child visits, health screenings, and immunizations
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries
• Manage chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, and developmental disorders
• Monitor growth, development, and behavioral health
• Provide anticipatory guidance and education to patients and families
• Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, schools, and community resources
• Interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory results
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited pediatrics residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Broad knowledge of pediatric medicine and child development
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and family counseling abilities
• Ability to manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient pediatric clinic with possible inpatient or newborn nursery responsibilities depending on practice scope
• Call coverage as determined by practice needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.