Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an academic core faculty role that offers true work-life balance, top-tier financial rewards, and schedule flexibility?

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Pediatrician (or Med-Peds) to serve as a Core Faculty Member for our Family Medicine ACGME Residency Program. Step into a high-impact, highly lucrative role where you are the premier pediatric authority in the region-enjoying Friday afternoons off, zero mandatory call, and the support of AI-driven technology.

What's In It For You? (The Highlights)

• Work-Life Balance Built-In: Friday afternoons OFF! Standard clinic hours are Mon-Thu 8-5 and Fri 8-12.
• No Mandatory Call: Enjoy your evenings and weekends. Our Family Medicine residents cover hospital call, giving you total freedom over your off-hours (or take call by choice for extra income).
• Exceptional Financial Package: Highly Competitive Base Salary with Year 1 'Greater-Of' income protection to ensure effortless ramping, transitioning into a high-earning wRVU incentive structure in Years 2 & 3.
• Incentives & Allowances: $50,000 Commencement Bonus | $75,000 Student Loan Repayment | $15,000 Relocation Allowance | Monthly Residency Stipend available.
• Academic Prestige without 'Publish or Perish' Stress: Teach and mentor residents without heavy administrative or research burdens. Residents shadow you for 4 weeks rotations - allowing you to keep your primary focus on clinical care.
• Efficiency & Tech-Forward: Work with Suki AI ambient documentation, Athena (outpatient EMR), and Cerner (hospital EMR) to eliminate administrative drag and get home on time.
• Turnkey Practice & Unmatched Demand: As the only hospital admitting pediatric presence in a 60-mile radius, you'll enjoy a rapidly growing patient panel supported by dedicated clinic marketing before Day 1.

Your Role & Clinical Scope

• Outpatient Clinic: Provide general outpatient pediatric care co-located within the established Foothills Family Medicine clinic.
• Low-Risk Inpatient Care: Manage Level 1 Newborn Nursery care and low-risk pediatric hospital admissions at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. (No NICU or high-risk pediatric ICU responsibilities).
• Resident Education: Serve as Core Faculty to satisfy ACGME pediatric requirements for Family Medicine residents.
• Procedural Freedom: Outpatient procedures (e.g., tongue ties, circumcisions) are completely physician's choice based on your comfort and interest.

Location: Gadsden, Alabama

Located along the scenic Coosa River and Lookout Mountain, Gadsden offers small-town charm with big-city convenience:

• Cost of Living: Significantly lower than the national average, allowing your earnings to stretch much further.
• Outdoor Paradise: Minutes from Noccalula Falls Park, hiking, boating, fishing, and golf.
• Proximity: Just 60 miles from Birmingham and 90 minutes from Atlanta, giving you easy access to international airports, fine dining, and major metro amenities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Board Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds).
• Experience: Open to both Experienced Physicians and New Graduates.
• Visa Sponsorship: Fully capable of sponsoring J-1 Visa / Conrad 30 candidates.
• Key Trait: A passion for clinical teaching and expanding pediatric access in a deserving community.

Ready to Learn More?

Take the next step in a high-reward, low-burnout career where your expertise is truly valued. Contact us today for a confidential conversation:

Melinda McDonaldRecruitment Specialist
Email: melinda_mcdonald@chs.net | Direct: 629-309-2261