Pediatrician

Job ID: RQ00002060
Alma, GA
Family Medicine/General
Perm/Full-Timeinpatient

Pediatrician – Outpatient and Inpatient Care (No Weekend Clinic Hours)

Location: Alma, GA | Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About the Opportunity

Join a leading healthcare organization in Alma, Georgia, as a Pediatrician providing comprehensive care to the community. Situated in a welcoming rural area, this role offers the perfect blend of small-town charm with access to larger city amenities. This is a chance to be part of a respected medical team that values quality care and community engagement.

Position Overview

As the primary pediatric provider, you will deliver care to infants, children, and adolescents in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Your responsibilities include managing a typical patient load of 20-25 per day, providing newborn care, and collaborating with a supportive medical group. Enjoy a stable schedule with no weekend clinic hours and a light call rotation.

Position Highlights

✓ Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend clinic hours

✓ Join a collaborative team of approximately eight providers

✓ Strong referral base from the hospital's obstetrics team

✓ Involvement in newborn care and Level I nursery rounding

✓ Manageable 1:3 call rotation with family medicine physicians

✓ Access to Level III NICU for higher acuity cases

✓ Community-focused environment with a supportive team

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $250,000 with additional production bonuses
  • Full medical benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Relocation assistance and negotiable sign-on bonus
  • 20 days of paid time off plus 5 days of CME with stipend
  • Coverage for DEA, NPI, and state licensure fees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Student loan repayment available up to $200,000
  • Ideal Candidate

    We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrician who thrives in a community-focused setting. Ideal candidates will have a passion for comprehensive pediatric care, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to building long-term patient relationships.

    Next Steps

    Ready to make an impact in a fulfilling role? Apply today to join our team and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss the interview process.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $255k+
    Median family medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
    $250,000
    96 openings with a range
    Median midpoint in Georgia
    $255,000
    5 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See family medicine physician salary by state →

    About family medicine physician jobs

    Family medicine is the most-recruited physician specialty in the country and one of the few where the candidate has most of the leverage. Fewer residents choose it each year while primary care demand keeps growing, so organizations compete on schedule, panel size, loan repayment, and support rather than salary alone. The openings on our board come from outpatient groups, community health centers, rural programs, and health system networks, and every one of them is a search an employer has hired us to fill.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Pediatrician position in Alma, Georgia still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
    What does this family medicine physician job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $255k+ to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 96 current family medicine physician openings nationwide is $250,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Georgia?
    To practice in Georgia you'll need an active Georgia medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Georgia's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.