<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 affordable coastal living, a vibrant historic city, and a collaborative multidisciplinary pediatric environment makes this one of the more compelling Pediatric 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 insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid CME days</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Generous paid time off and full physician benefits package</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, hospital-employed position within a regional children's hospital</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>Strong regional referral network driving a diverse and high-acuity case mix</li> <li>Multidisciplinary collaboration with Pediatric Hospitalists, NICU, PICU, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Subspecialists, Pharmacy, Microbiology, and Infection Prevention teams</li> <li>Active opportunities to contribute to quality improvement projects, medical education, and clinical research</li> <li>Excellent work-life balance within a supportive, team-oriented environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics (ABP)</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 celebrated historic coastal cities — a walkable, architecturally stunning destination with a mild year-round climate, award-winning restaurants, a vibrant arts and music scene, and deep Southern history. Tybee Island's beaches, boating, fishing, and kayaking are minutes away, and the city's excellent public and private schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and affordable cost of living make it a natural fit for physicians relocating with families. Savannah's international airport provides convenient connections throughout the Southeast and beyond.</p>