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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) 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.