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General Pediatrics Physician

Pediatric Associates · Jacksonville, FL

Posted September 17, 2026

Pediatric Associates - Lakewood · 5851 Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, US, 32207

Pediatric Associates is seeking a Per-Diem Outpatient Pediatrician to join our practices around Jacksonville, Florida.

The mission of Pediatric Associates is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment. Pediatric Associates is Florida’s largest privately owned primary care pediatric practice, with more than 100 locations. From newborns to college students, we offer comprehensive, quality-focused services. Our team of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and experienced Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants deliver superior care with compassion. We believe in establishing a provider-parent partnership to ensure the best care for your child.

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states (Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas). Founded in 1955 in Florida, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services

Position Overview:

  • Per-Diem Float Position
  • Support our Jacksonville offices
  • Spanish-speaking preferred
  • Flexible scheduling options
    • Weekdays 8:00am – 5:00pm
    • Saturdays 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • No call
  • Bonus opportunities available
  • AI Scribe Technology
  • Strong clinical and administrative support

Physician

  • M.D. or D.O. degree required
  • Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics
  • Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of Florida
  • Board Eligible or Board Certification in Pediatrics within five years of completing training
  • Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

Enjoy the flexibility of a per diem role while practicing in Jacksonville, a vibrant coastal city with a growing and diverse patient population. With well-supported clinics and the ability to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle, this is a great opportunity to stay engaged in pediatrics on your terms.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law

Employer

Pediatric Associates

Since 1955, Pediatric Associates Family of Companies and our network of practices across the country team members have been a notch above the rest.

With Coastal Kids in California, ABCD and MDMG in Texas, Arbor in Arizona, Tri-County in Pennsylvania, Mexico operations, and our operations based in New York and New Jersey, and Florida Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is proud to have expanded as much as we have and hope to grow even more in the future. We invite you to follow our path as we are the largest pediatric organization in the United States.

You will be part of a family that cares deeply about patients, team members, and the community. Our team members assist each other in learning and developing with our Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship, Medical Assistant Externship, and Skillbridge programs. With teamwork and combined efforts, our team members know they are going to make an impact on the lives of the patients they serve.

Livability

1,303,156
Jacksonville population
$274K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
St. Augustine
33.5 mi
Pop. 99,936
Fruit Cove
13.4 mi
Pop. 35,609
Lakeside
13.1 mi
Pop. 31,548
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Duval County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$274K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,650
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 32207
35,392
Total residents
18,279
Male residents
17,113
Female residents
Age distribution
total
35,392
0-9
4,558
10-19
3,323
20-29
5,269
30-39
5,418
40-49
3,958
50-59
5,152
60-69
4,446
70-79
2,335
80+
933
Ethnicity
White
22,525
Black Or African American
6,814
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
153
Asian
2,795
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
905
Two Or More
2,200
Source: US Census Bureau
33
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
50
Bike Score — Bikeable
32
Transit Score — Some Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 14.28 mi
Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) 29.06 mi
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 56.10 mi
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 67.73 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) 84.28 mi
Source: FAA database