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Requisition ID: 2025-48375
Location: US-AL-Dothan
Specialty: Physician - Pediatrician/Pediatric Hospitalist
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Caroline Martell
Contact: caroline.martell@pediatrix.com
Overview
Pediatric Hospitalist Medical Director Opportunity Near Emerald Coast Beaches - Week On/Week Off - Call from Home
Responsibilities
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
Newborn couplet care (with NNP support)
No nursery call or rounds?NICU coverage is separate
Subspecialty Support: Pediatric Pulmonology, Endocrinology, and Cardiology on-site
Pediatric Ortho and Surgery (adult)
Access to UAB subspecialists for consults
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.
Qualifications
BC Pediatrics
Previous leadership experience preferred
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
Progyny Fertility Benefits
Livongo Diabetes Management
Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
Smart Shopper
401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Employee Optional Life and AD&D
Short & Long Term Disability
Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
Parental Leave Benefit
Sick Pay Bank
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
Group Aflac Policies
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Charitable Fund
Care.com
Various Discount Programs
*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over
About Us
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.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.
Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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