Pediatrician onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: ABP board certification, State medical license (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: pediatric exam equipment; growth charts; vaccine supplies; developmental screening tools
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Pediatrician training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Follow vaccine storage and handling rules
Use infection control
Recognize and report child abuse
Use pediatric dosing carefully
Shadow an experienced pediatrician through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: address vaccine hesitancy
Supervised practice: do a developmental screen
Supervised practice: create an asthma action plan
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Examine newborns and children: independently
Track growth and development: independently
Give vaccines: independently
Diagnose and treat illnesses: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, ABP board certification)
Discuss the career path: Pediatric Resident → Pediatrician → Subspecialist
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Address Vaccine Hesitancy
Do a Developmental Screen
Create an Asthma Action Plan
Pediatric examination
Developmental screening
Vaccination
Acute illness care

How to measure onboarding success

Days until the new hire works without a preceptor
Competency sign-offs completed on time
Documentation or charting error rate
90-day retention

How Pediatrician training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Pediatrician Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Pediatrician Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Pediatrician Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Pediatrician Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)