The Role
The Staff Pediatrician provides quality medical care, oversees clinical services, and educates patients while ensuring continuity of care and participation in health improvement programs.
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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)
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.
- Experience: 1+ years of direct pediatric practice experience.
- Language: Bilingual in Spanish (speaking and writing).
- 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.
Skills Required
- Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine
- Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a pediatrician in Texas
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
- Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty
- Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required
- Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other certificates to practice
- One year of practice experience as a pediatrician (preferred)
- Spanish speaking and writing skills (preferred)
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The Company
What We Do
Frontera Healthcare Network is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to rural communities, aiming to reduce barriers to accessible, high-quality healthcare.
