Urgent Care for Children logo
Urgent Care for Children
Huntsville, Alabama

Pediatrician

Urgent CareNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Join Team UC4C – Careers at Urgent Care for Children

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity in the medical field? At Urgent Care for Children (UC4C), we are always looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team.

Our clinics are staffed with pediatric-trained medical providers and compassionate support staff who work together to deliver exceptional after-hours care for children. We are proud to provide a supportive, team-oriented environment where both patients and employees feel valued.

Position Overview

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Urgent Care for Children has been serving patients from birth through age 21 since 2017. With eight UCA-accredited clinics, we are committed to delivering evidence-based pediatric care and ensuring seamless follow-up with primary care providers.

We are seeking Pediatrician to join our compassionate team at our Huntsville or Madison, AL clinic. This role is ideal for motivated clinicians who thrive in fast-paced settings, love working with kids, and want to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care, with both Full-Time and PRN opportunities available.

What You'll Do

As an Pediatrician at Urgent Care for Children you will focus on:

Acute Pediatric Care: Deliver timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for non-emergent pediatric illnesses and injuries.

Clinical Decision Making: Apply sound clinical judgment to determine appropriate interventions, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care plans.

Family Centered Communication: Clearly and compassionately educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps.

Documentation: Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of patient encounters in compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.

Collaboration: Serve as a collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Clinicians, providing oversight, guidance, and support in accordance with state regulations and organizational standards.

What You'll Need

Education & Certification

MD or DO from an accredited medical school; active Alabama medical license; Board-Certified in Pediatrics or Family Medicine; current CPR and PALS certifications required

Experience & Skills

Minimum 2 years in pediatrics or urgent care preferred. Strong clinical judgment, ability to provide evidence-based care, and comfort managing a wide range of acute pediatric cases. Proficiency with EMR systems and common software tools.

Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate families and work effectively within a team.

Full-Time Schedule & Hours: clinicians work 16 shifts per month. Clinic hours are Monday–Friday 12:00–8:00 p. m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a. m.–6:00 p. m., with some flexibility and occasional coverage at other clinics. (Hours subject to operational needs.)

PRN Schedule & Hours: Monday–Friday 12:00–8:00 p. m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a. m.–6:00 p. m. (PRN shifts are scheduled within these hours as needed).

Clinic Environment: Clinics feature on-site x-ray, rapid testing (flu, RSV, etc.), and lab services. Locations are in vibrant and family-friendly communities.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: Premium hourly rate that reflects the unique demands and flexibility of after-hours urgent care.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Excellent medical, dental and vision.
  • Professional Support: Malpractice coverage, CME and license renewal allowances, and an UpToDate subscription.

Mission Drive Team: Collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to delivering high-quality pediatric care when families need it most.

Zarminali Pediatrics/Urgent Care for Children is a national organization, and compensation is determined using market-informed data, including industry benchmarks.

Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location, local market conditions, state-specific factors, and individual qualifications, including years of experience, education, and scope of responsibility. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

This role may also be eligible for additional productivity or performance-based bonus incentives.

For full-time team members, our total rewards package includes competitive base pay and performance bonus potential, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, 20 days of paid time off annually, 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and a supportive, inclusive and growth-focused culture.

Why Work at UC4C?

  • A positive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Full benefits including health, dental, and vision
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • The chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and families

If you do not see a current opening that matches your skillset, we still want to hear from you. Please email your CV to talent@zarminali.com and let us know how you can contribute to our mission of keeping children healthy and families supported.

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for non-emergent pediatric illnesses and injuries. Serve as a collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Clinicians while ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree, an active Alabama medical license, and Board Certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine. Current CPR and PALS certifications are required, with a preference for at least 2 years of experience in pediatrics or urgent care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical DocumentationClinical OversightEMR ProficiencyPatient Education

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 85% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in urgent careranked against 346 Urgent Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrgent Care median $369k (middle half $275k–$588k)165 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Alabama5 active350 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 85% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Urgent Care pay trend+7.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (346 Urgent Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Urgent Care for Children a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 346 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$350k
19
$350k-400k
3
$400k-450k
5
$450k-500k
4
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
32% this job
Sign-on bonus
12%
Relocation assistance
6%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med America · Sacramento, California

$275k-$900k
#2

Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist

Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#3

SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

$238-$278/hr
#4

Emergency Medicine Physician

$250k-$500k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 346 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Urgent Care for Children logo

About Urgent Care for Children

Hospitals and Health Care
Hoover, Alabama
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
20 days PTO
7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Malpractice coverage

Living in Huntsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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