Pediatrician (MD)

Job description

Description
Pediatrician (MD / DO)
Quick Job Summary
• Organization: Frontera Healthcare Network
• Location: Fredericksburg, TX (200 W Windcrest Dr, Suite 100)
• Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

Role Overview
Frontera Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Staff Pediatrician (MD) to deliver high-quality primary medical care in Fredericksburg, TX. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will manage an outpatient panel, provide clinical oversight, and drive community health initiatives in a supportive clinic environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Direct Patient Care: Provide direct pediatric clinical care (~4,200 annual encounters / 40 hours weekly), including routine check-ups, acute illness diagnosis, and management plans.
• Continuity & Coverage: Review lab/X-ray results promptly, coordinate specialty referrals, and participate in scheduled emergency on-call coverage if required by local hospitals.
• Clinical Oversight: Supervise support staff, mentor medical students, and collaborate with the Medical Director on quality improvement and PCMH standards.
• Patient Education & Outreach: Educate patients and families on preventive health, disease management, and community health promotion initiatives.

Benefits & Perks
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Leadership Development & Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements
Qualifications:
Required Credentials & Experience:
• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school of medicine.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board .
• Registrations: Current DEA and DPS certificates to practice in Texas.
• Certifications: Active CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification.
• Hospital Privileges: Ability to hold privileges at designated area hospitals (if required).
• Clinical Knowledge: Proficiency in the Texas Medical Practice Act, pediatric protocols, and EHR documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience: 1+ years of direct pediatric practice experience.
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish (speaking and writing).

Physical & Work Requirements
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift/move >50 lbs as needed during patient care.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic clinic environment with standard exposure to healthcare settings.