Pediatric Hospitalist - Practice Medical Director

Requisition ID: 2025-49478
Location: US-OH-Athens
Specialty: Physician - Leadership
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Sharifa Grossman
Contact: sharifa.grossman@pediatrix.comOverview

 

 

 

Step into leadership and make a lasting impact—shape the future of pediatric care in a collaborative, high-quality community setting in Athens, OH

 

Responsibilities

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a dedicated, team-oriented Pediatric Hospitalist to join our growing team at OhioHealth in Athens, Ohio - A premier healthcare facility known for delivering high-quality, family-focused care.

 

Position Highlights:

 

• • • Newborn nursery coverage with seamless support from our experienced Pediatrix neonatologists
    • Three Pediatric Hospitalist team model fostering collaboration and work-life balance
    • “Round-and-go” schedule with home call:
      • 7.6 in-house shifts/month
      • 10 call-only shifts/month
    • Circumcisions performed by hospitalists
    • Pediatric consultations for the ED—providing timely evaluations, treatment plans, and support to the emergency team
    • Collaborative environment with neonatologists and hospital staff to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care
    • Engagement in CQI initiatives and clinical research to advance quality outcomes and innovation
    • Access to a vast national network of over 400 NICUs and thousands of providers across the Pediatrix system—sharing knowledge, support, and best practices 

Why Athens, Ohio?

 

If the U.S. had a “greatest hits” album, Ohio would be front and center. This Midwest gem is packed with iconic American experiences—from scenic beauty and outdoor adventures to world-class cuisine, culture, and sports.

 

• Explore nature with hiking, paddling, or camping in state parks and along the Lake Erie shoreline
• Visit top-rated zoos, aquariums, and theme parks—perfect for families
• Cheer for professional teams in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer
• Savor Ohio’s emerging food and drink scene, including award-winning chefs, breweries, and wineries

Athens is a charming college town with vibrant energy, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community—ideal for both young professionals and families alike.

 

Join us in shaping the future of pediatric care while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle in one of America’s most diverse and dynamic states.

 

Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

 

 

Qualifications

• BC in Pediatrics
• Applicants who require visa sponsorship are eligible to apply.

 

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

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. 

 

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.

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