Pediatrician - Full-Time

Job Specifics

Career Department


Department of Primary & Specialty Care

Contact
Employment Specialists

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Posting Date
Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:00pm


Knox Community Hospital (KCH) is looking for a Pediatrician to join our comprehensive team. KCH is located in beautiful rural Mount Vernon, Ohio. Our facility houses both the pediatric clinic and Birthing Center in the same building. The Birthing Center was built in 2020 and hosts state of the art fetal monitoring equipment. Both the clinic and Birthing Center are staffed with a qualified team to provide quality care to patients.



Schedule

• 4 clinic days/week
• Call rotation with PRN locum support for vacations and extended leave

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope pediatric clinic care including well-child care, physicals, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric illnesses, pediatric ADHD assessment and treatment
• Provide call coverage to our Birthing Center to treat newborns upon delivery
• Adhere to hospital standards and participate in required annual education related to specialty certifications and standards
• Contribute to community health initiatives and patient safety efforts
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology to deliver high-quality care
• Supported by a comprehensive care team including LSWs, lactation specialists, educators, and other clinical experts

On-Call Expectations

• Provide pediatric coverage for laboring patients in the Birthing Center
• Shared Telemedicine coverage with colleagues

Benefits

• The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a community-focused healthcare organization
• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off (PTO): contract negotiable
• CME allowance
• Paid malpractice insurance (occurrence-based)
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Retirement plans: Employer-funded 403(b) and employee-funded 457 plans

Requirements Include

• Board-Certified Pediatrician (if Board Eligible, the incoming physician must pass Boards within 5 year of completing Residency)
• Active Ohio Medical License and dedicated DEA
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Knowledge of healthcare standards and compliance requirements
• Willingness to participate in call rotation and administrative duties
• Proficiency with electronic health records and modern medical technology
• Dedication to ongoing professional development and quality improvement