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Pediatrix
Dothan, Alabama

Pediatric Hospitalist

PediatricsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · 7 on / 7 off

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Job Description

Pediatric Hospitalist 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
  • 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

Qualifications

BC/BE Pediatrics

Benefits and Compensation

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.

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: pediatrix.com.

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.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. The position requires a commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based pediatric care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careEmergency department consultationClinical excellencePatient careMedical consultationGME program collaboration

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 52% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $208k (middle half $120k–$235k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Alabama217 active22,543 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 52% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama Physician listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment217 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,252 in the last 30 days774 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

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Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
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<$240k
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$240k-275k
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$275k-310k
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$310k-345k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70%
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 725 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pediatrix

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
401k plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Sign-on bonuses and relocation may be available

Living in Dothan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,210/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
83.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dothan, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.