Job Description
Job Description
Pediatrician – 100% Outpatient | Community-Focused
If your calling is to care for kids and support families in a meaningful way, this is your chance to do exactly that—while joining a team that's deeply woven into the fabric of the community. We're a mission-driven, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Cortland, NY, and we're adding a Pediatrician to help meet the growing needs of our patients. Whether you're a seasoned provider or a new grad finishing residency in 2025, we'd love to connect with you.
Compensation & Schedule Options:
- 4.5 days/week: $247,500
- 4 days/week: $220,000
- Signing Bonus: Offered case-by-case (recently offered a competitive bonus to match local hospitals)
- Relocation assistance: Negotiable
Benefits That Support You:
- Vacation: 4 weeks, plus an additional day per year of service (up to 10 extra days); 80 hours can roll over
- CME: 1 week + $2,000
- Holidays: 7 paid
- Personal Days: 2
- Sick Time: 70 hours annually
- Health (Excellus), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
- $100,000 employer-paid life insurance
- FTCA Malpractice coverage
- NHSC Site – HPSA Score: 20 with a 100% approval rate
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Position Overview:
- Full-time, employed role – Monday through Friday
- Outpatient only – No hospital rounding or deliveries
- See 20–22 patients per day, ages 0–17
- EMR: AthenaOne
- Call: Phone-only, 1 week at a time – backup to APPs who take first call
- Supportive and collegial environment with 2 Pediatric MD/DOs and 2 APPs
- C-section attendance: Not required
We're Looking For:
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatrician
- 2025 grads welcome – strong mentorship and team support available
- Visa candidates encouraged to apply
Why You'll Love This Team:
We've been around since 1972 and continue to grow because our patients trust us, and our staff believes in our mission. In just one year, we served over 15,000 patients—a full third of Cortland County's population. As the only sliding scale provider in the region and the only OB provider in the county, our reach and impact are significant.
About Cortland, NY:
- Nestled in Central New York, just 35 minutes south of Syracuse
- Population: ~46,000 in the county; ~6,000 in the town of Homer
- Cost of Living Index: 78 – that's 22% below the national average
- Enjoy all four seasons, with access to lakes, parks, skiing, hiking, and a tight-knit, welcoming community
If you're passionate about pediatrics and want to practice in a place where your presence truly matters, this is it. Let's talk about how you can build a meaningful, balanced, and rewarding career right here in Cortland, NY—while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families who count on us.
Please apply by clicking HERE or by sending a CV to kim@kreatetalent.com!