Pediatric Core Faculty | 4.5-Day Work Week (Friday PMs Off), No Mandatory Call & High Upside | Gadsden, AL

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 McDonald
Recruitment Specialist
Email: melinda_mcdonald@chs.net  |  Direct: 629-309-2261

About the Hospital

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed acute care hospital located in Gadsden, Alabama, approximately 60 miles northeast of Birmingham. The hospital offers a broad range of services, including emergency care, cardiology and cardiac surgery, cancer care, women’s and children’s services, and inpatient and outpatient surgical services across multiple specialties. Gadsden Regional serves as a major healthcare provider for Etowah County and the surrounding region.

Community

Gadsden is situated along the Coosa River in northeast Alabama and offers outdoor recreation such as fishing, boating, hiking, and golf. Located within a few hours of Birmingham, Atlanta, and Nashville, the city combines natural beauty with historic downtown dining and cultural attractions.