Outpatient Pediatrician – Fredericksburg, TX | 40-Hour Week | Community-Focused Care (ID-BB 133433)
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Job description
Staff Pediatrician – Outpatient Primary Care
Location: Fredericksburg, Texas
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Specialty: Pediatrics
Practice Setting: Outpatient Primary Care / Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Position Overview
An established community-focused healthcare organization in Fredericksburg, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Staff Pediatrician to provide comprehensive primary care to children and families.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who values preventive medicine, continuity of care, and meaningful community impact within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
The physician will manage an outpatient pediatric patient panel, provide approximately 4,200 patient encounters annually, and work closely with the Medical Director and clinical support team to promote accessible, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric primary care, including well-child visits and preventive examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic pediatric conditions.
Provide immunizations, age-appropriate screenings, health counseling, and family education.
Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, ensuring timely follow-up.
Coordinate specialist referrals and maintain continuity of care.
Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary team on clinical quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Provide appropriate clinical guidance to support staff and mentor learners as needed.
Participate in community health education and outreach programs.
Provide scheduled emergency or hospital on-call coverage when required.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Active, unrestricted Texas medical license.
Current DEA registration and applicable Texas DPS registration or certification.
Current CPR certification for healthcare professionals.
Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges, if required.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered pediatric care.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of direct pediatric practice experience.
Spanish-speaking and writing proficiency.
Experience in outpatient pediatrics, community health, or a PCMH environment.
Familiarity with preventive medicine, population health, and quality improvement initiatives.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Full-time, 40-hour workweek.
Outpatient pediatric primary care focus.
Opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and families.
Collaborative clinical environment with Medical Director support.
Meaningful involvement in preventive medicine and community health.
Opportunity to contribute to clinical quality improvement and patient outcomes.
Physicians passionate about pediatric wellness, accessible healthcare, and continuity of care are encouraged to apply.