Pediatric Opening in Portsmouth, OH
Updated 11/06/26
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
Physician
Pediatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Pediatrics opening in Portsmouth, OH
Located in Portsmouth, OH – Cincinnati 70m, Columbus 90m
Full-time; Permanent
Hospital Employed
Outpatient Pediatrics / Newborn Nursery Coverage
Flexible Scheduling – 3, 4 or 5-Day Workweek Options
Seeking BC/BE Pediatrician
Overview:
* Join an established, hospital-employed Pediatrics practice serving Southern Ohio
* Work alongside 7 Pediatricians and 9 Advanced Practice Providers
* Provide comprehensive pediatric care from newborns through adolescence
* Flexible scheduling options including five 8-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts
* Office hours Sunday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM
* Average patient volume of approximately 25 patients per day
* Participate in newborn nursery rounding and shared call coverage
* Nursery coverage divided among 5 providers with Friday–Sunday and Monday–Thursday rotations
* Provide routine newborn care and attend higher-risk deliveries when required
* Perform newborn resuscitation, airway management, umbilical line placement and stabilization prior to transfer
* Outpatient procedures include wart removal, casting, ear irrigation, ingrown toenail treatment, incision and drainage, and cryotherapy
* On-site laboratory services and point-of-care diagnostic testing
* Point-of-care testing includes lead, hemoglobin, urinalysis, bilirubin, strep, influenza and pregnancy testing
* Additional clinical resources include oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments
* Collaborate with experienced nursing, clinical and administrative support staff
* Strong pediatric specialty collaboration with nationally recognized children's hospitals
* Monthly pediatric education opportunities through an established children's hospital partnership
* Access to specialty pediatric services in Portsmouth and surrounding communities
* Participate in school health initiatives and collaborative pediatric care programs
* Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents and Advanced Practice Provider trainees
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Comp/Benefits:
* Option 1: $264,865 guaranteed annual base salary for 2 years, with additional compensation for experience
* Option 1: Potential transition to wRVU-based compensation upon exceeding production targets
* Option 2: $324,725 guaranteed annual base salary for 1 year, followed by wRVU-based compensation
* Base salary reduced by 5% for physicians not yet board certified, with adjustment upon certification
* Bonus incentives up to 10% of annual salary
* Sign-on bonus of 15% of base salary, up to $100,000, paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2–4 years
* Medical school loan repayment up to $200,000, at $25,000 annually per year of service commitment
* Residency stipend up to $25,000 with an associated service commitment of up to 2 years
* $10,000 relocation allowance paid directly to moving company
* 29 days of PTO annually
* Additional 5 days of PTO upon achieving 75th-percentile wRVU production
* 5 days of CME time annually
* Up to $5,000 CME allowance for continuing education, books and journals
* 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 2% of base salary
* 457(b) deferred compensation plan without employer match
* Health insurance with employee premium contributions
* Employer-provided claims-made malpractice insurance with $2 million per claim / $6 million aggregate coverage
* Initial 2-year employment contract
* Contract includes a 70-mile, 2-year noncompete provision or liquidated damages equal to one year's salary
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Group/Facility Info:
* Established 211-bed nonprofit regional medical center serving Southern Ohio
* Founded in 1966, with more than 3,000 employees and over 300 medical staff members
* Regional healthcare system serving a population of more than 250,000 residents
* Established Pediatrics practice with 7 physicians, 9 Advanced Practice Providers and dedicated clinical support staff
* Comprehensive outpatient Pediatrics services with on-site laboratory testing and newborn nursery coverage
* Established clinical partnerships with Nationwide Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital supporting specialty consultations and pediatric education
* Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents and Advanced Practice Provider trainees
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About the Area:
Portsmouth is a welcoming riverfront community in Southern Ohio, located approximately 90 miles south of Columbus along the Ohio River. Known for its historic charm, affordable housing and scenic surroundings, Portsmouth offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Residents enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, camping and exploring nearby Shawnee State Park and Shawnee State Forest, along with the city's historic downtown, locally owned restaurants, shops and famous Ohio River floodwall murals. The area features family-friendly neighborhoods, local schools, community festivals and Shawnee State University. With convenient access to Columbus, Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia, Portsmouth offers an appealing combination of small-town living, natural beauty and professional opportunity.
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