Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Texas
Commonwealth Medical Services
Posted: January 10, 2026
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Quick Summary
A pediatrician provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and management of pediatric conditions.
Required Skills
Job Description
Pediatrician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Pediatrician provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions, and family-centered care to support healthy growth and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Conduct well-child visits, health screenings, and immunizations
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries
• Manage chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, and developmental disorders
• Monitor growth, development, and behavioral health
• Provide anticipatory guidance and education to patients and families
• Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, schools, and community resources
• Interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory results
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited pediatrics residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
• Broad knowledge of pediatric medicine and child development
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and family counseling abilities
• Ability to manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care
Work Environment
• Outpatient pediatric clinic with possible inpatient or newborn nursery responsibilities depending on practice scope
• Call coverage as determined by practice needs
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment
Requirements:
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.