Pediatric Hospitalist - Medical Director

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

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.

About Pediatrix Medical Group

Joining the Pediatrix® family means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team of patient-centered physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business, and operational experts. Pediatrix® offers full-time and part-time opportunities in a variety of communities and practice settings. What do we provide that helps ensure your success? Along with total rewards packages customized to your needs, opportunities for professional development, clinician mental health and well-being support, you will have the support of local, regional and national leadership, no-cost CME and CNE, education on clinical best practices, and robust clinical research opportunities. We are proud to foster a collegial environment, where we work together every day to take great care of the patient®.