About the role
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.