Physician - Pediatrician

Tampa Family Health Centers; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical and pharmacy coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement program

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Tampa Family Health Centers is looking for a compassionate Pediatrician to join our primary care team in Lutz, Florida. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their health through preventive services and acute treatment.

We are committed to fostering an environment where our physicians are valued and empowered, making a significant impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Active Florida medical license and DEA registration.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care.
• Monitor growth, development, and immunizations.
• Educate patients and families on health and wellness.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Location: Tampa, Florida

Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers

Schedule: Full-Time

About

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service—it is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to diverse communities throughout Hillsborough County.

Joining TFHC means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where physicians are supported, valued, and empowered to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Position Summary

Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a compassionate Pediatrician to join our primary care team. The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents, including preventive services, acute treatment, chronic disease management, developmental care, and patient and family education.

This physician will also serve as a clinical resource to advanced practice providers, nursing staff, residents, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team while supporting TFHC’s Patient-Centered Medical Home model.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child visits, preventive services, acute care, and chronic disease management
• Perform patient histories, physical examinations, clinical assessments, and medical diagnoses
• Monitor growth, development, immunizations, and age-appropriate health screenings
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic testing
• Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate follow-up care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment, wellness, and disease prevention
• Make appropriate referrals for specialty care, diagnostic services, treatment, and follow-up
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation
• Complete billing charges and clinical tasks in accordance with organizational requirements
• Participate in daily care team huddles, peer review, and quality-improvement initiatives
• Support efforts to close care gaps and improve pediatric health outcomes
• Provide clinical guidance and oversight to advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other care team members
• Teach and supervise residents, medical students, and allied health professionals when applicable
• Support accreditation readiness, clinical quality measures, and organizational performance goals
• Participate in after-hours coverage when assigned
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and safety
• Comply with HIPAA, federal, state, accreditation, HRSA, and TFHC requirements

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Board Certification required within one year of eligibility
• Active and unrestricted Florida medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to maintaining required continuing medical education and professional development
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Benefits and Rewards

TFHC offers a comprehensive physician benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentive opportunities
• Medical and pharmacy coverage with low-cost employee premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• $0 employee copays for eligible care received through TFHC
• Generous paid time off
• Seven paid company holidays
• Paid CME days and professional-development support
• Annual licensing stipend
• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution after one year
• Company-paid FTCA malpractice coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing and financial-wellness resources

NHSC Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Tampa Family Health Centers operates National Health Service Corps-approved locations. Eligible Pediatricians assigned to a qualifying TFHC location may apply for federal student loan repayment opportunities through the NHSC. Loan repayment is separate from TFHC salary, productivity incentives, paid time off, retirement benefits, and insurance coverage. Eligibility and awards are determined directly by HRSA based on the physician, qualifying educational debt, assigned location, available funding, and current program requirements.

Why Tampa

Tampa offers year-round sunshine, Gulf Coast beaches, professional sports, diverse dining, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly communities throughout the Tampa Bay area. It is an exceptional place to build a meaningful pediatric career while enjoying an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Join Our Team

Build a career that goes beyond treating illness. Join Tampa Family Health Centers and help expand access to compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality pediatric healthcare throughout Tampa Bay.