Pediatrician
Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers
Schedule: Full-Time
About Tampa Family Health Centers
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.
Tampa Family Health Centers is your Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Our Mission: Provide quality, caring, and accessible health care to a culturally diverse community.
Who We Are: A federally qualified health center, Tampa Family Health Centers provides high quality, affordable health care to residents of Hillsborough County. With 17 accredited and certified medical locations, TFHC continues to deliver exceptional health care to all its patients.
Patient Focused: TFHC is your Patient-Centered Medical Home. TFHC is so much more than a walk-in clinic or regular doctor’s office. We want to be your “medical home,” a one-stop shop for all of your health care needs. Whether it is the common cold or continued care of a chronic illness, we are here for you. Our team of caring doctors and staff focuses on helping you achieve your health goals quickly and easily.
Community-Focused: TFHC works with local schools, shelters, and faith-based programs to provide health care, support, education, and outreach to the Tampa community. We also serve as a referral source for services such as food, shelter, financial counseling, as well as local, state, and federal assistance programs.
Our Staff: Our team is the foundation of Tampa Family Health Centers. Our well-trained staff is among the best in their fields. If you are interested in joining the TFHC Family, please see our current job openings on our Career Page.