<p>A hospital-employed Pediatric Infectious Diseases practice in Savannah, Georgia is recruiting a fellowship-trained physician to join a growing regional children's hospital program. The role spans both inpatient consultative services and outpatient specialty care for infants, children, and adolescents, with a clinically rich case mix that includes complex infectious diseases, congenital infections, immunization concerns, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention. Savannah's combination of coastal lifestyle, affordable cost of living, and a fully integrated pediatric subspecialty environment makes this one of the more compelling ID opportunities in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability (malpractice) coverage with tail included</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid CME time</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Generous PTO package</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, hospital-employed position within a regional children's hospital setting</li> <li>Dual clinical scope: inpatient consultative services and outpatient pediatric ID specialty care</li> <li>Patient population spans infants, children, and adolescents across the full spectrum of infectious disease acuity</li> <li>Clinical focus areas include complex infectious diseases, congenital infections, immunization concerns, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention initiatives</li> <li>Multidisciplinary collaboration with Pediatric Hospitalists, NICU, PICU, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Subspecialists, Pharmacy, Microbiology, and Infection Prevention teams</li> <li>Strong regional referral network driving a diverse and high-acuity case mix</li> <li>Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement projects, medical education, and clinical research</li> <li>Collaborative, family-centered care environment with an emphasis on work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases required</li> <li>Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Experience in antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and management of complex pediatric infections preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based, family-centered pediatric care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Savannah is one of the Southeast's most distinctive historic coastal cities — a walkable, architecturally rich destination known for its moss-draped squares, award-winning dining, vibrant arts scene, and year-round music festivals. Tybee Island's beaches, boating, fishing, and kayaking are minutes away, and a mild coastal climate supports outdoor living in every season. Families benefit from excellent public and private schools, affordable housing relative to comparable coastal markets, and convenient access to the broader Southeast via Savannah's international airport.</p>