<p>An established, community-focused outpatient pediatric practice in Clanton, Alabama is recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatrician to join a stable, team-oriented group. The position is 100% outpatient with a structured Monday–Friday schedule, minimal call, and a fully supported clinical environment — a genuine work-life balance opportunity in central Alabama's growing Chilton County corridor.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with a year-one income guarantee</li> <li>3 weeks PTO plus 6 paid holidays annually</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match</li> <li>Minimal call obligation — rare nights and weekends only</li> <li>Full administrative support staff handles billing and paperwork, eliminating physician administrative burden</li> <li>Immediate access to an established, consistent patient panel — no ramp-up period building a practice from scratch</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>100% outpatient pediatric clinic — no inpatient rounding, no hospital call responsibilities beyond rare coverage</li> <li>Average daily patient volume of 30–40 encounters</li> <li>Structured schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday half-day</li> <li>Paper charting environment — no EMR complexity or documentation burden</li> <li>In-house basic laboratory testing available on-site; hospital provides imaging support and handles admissions when needed</li> <li>Clinical scope covers well-child visits, acute sick visits, immunizations, and preventive care across the pediatric age spectrum</li> <li>Patient mix is primarily Medicaid with commercial payer representation</li> <li>Spanish language proficiency is preferred and would serve the patient population well, though not required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)</li> <li>Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with full-spectrum general pediatric outpatient care including well visits, immunizations, and acute illness management</li> <li>Spanish language proficiency preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Clanton is the seat of Chilton County in central Alabama — a small-town community known for its strong local identity, low cost of living, and genuine family-friendly character. Outdoor recreation is readily accessible, with nearby lakes, state parks, and year-round mild weather supporting an active lifestyle. Despite its small-town pace, Clanton sits within approximately 45 minutes of major Alabama metro areas, giving residents easy access to urban amenities, airports, and larger medical centers while enjoying the affordability and community engagement that rural Alabama offers.</p>