Pediatric Hospitalist - Medical Director

Pediatric Hospitalist Medical Director Opportunity Near Emerald Coast Beaches - Week On/Week Off - Call from Home

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to lead our established program at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role with a flexible schedule, strong hospital support, and a vibrant community to call home.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a week on/week off schedule with call from home?you'll be off 26 weeks per year.
• Modern Facilities: A brand-new Pediatric Suite (6 beds) opened in 2023, with plans to expand to 8 beds.
• Prime Location: Just an hour from the Emerald Coast beaches and surrounded by a low cost of living.

Your Role at a Glance

• Staffing Model: 2 Pediatric Hospitalists
• Schedule: Week on/week off, call from home
• Coverage Includes:
  • 6-bed inpatient pediatric floor
  • ED consults
  • No nursery call or rounds ?NICU coverage is separate
• Subspecialty Support:
  • Pediatric Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Cariology, and Pediatric Gastroenterology in town, but no inpatient coverage

  • Adult Ortho and Adult surgery are available for some toddlers and adolescents in the inpatient unit

  • Access to UAB subspecialists consults by phone

• Academic Opportunities:
  • Collaborate with the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Engage with a growing GME program at Southeast Health

About Southeast Health

A 420-bed regional referral center, Southeast Health serves over 600,000 residents across southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Since 1957, it has been a cornerstone of community health, driven by innovation, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.

Why You'll Love Dothan

• Affordable Living: Low housing costs and property taxes
• Southern Hospitality: A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere
• Outdoor Lifestyle: 19 parks, 6 public pools, 47 tennis courts, and nearby Gulf Coast beaches
• Convenient Travel: Regional airport with Delta service
• Community Charm: A perfect blend of small-town warmth and modern amenities

Ready to Lead?

Let's talk about how you can grow your career and make a difference with Pediatrix Medical Group.

• BC Pediatrics
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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