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Full Time Permanent

Job detail

Pediatrics Physician

SMH INNOVATIONS

Homerville, Georgia, United States

Job description

Build Something That s Never Been Built Before

A progressive Critical Access Hospital in South Georgia is seeking a Pediatrician to establish and lead the first-ever pediatric practice in the county.

This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to step into a true founding role design the practice, shape care delivery, and become the trusted pediatric voice in the community.

The Opportunity
  • Launch and grow a brand-new outpatient pediatric practice

  • Design clinical workflows and protocols from the ground up

  • Collaborate with family medicine providers and hospital leadership

  • Lead preventive care and population health initiatives

  • Build long-term relationships in an underserved community

This is more than a job you re creating a legacy.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary + productivity incentives

  • Generous sign-on bonus

  • Relocation assistance

  • Student loan repayment options

  • Full benefits (health, retirement, CME)

  • Marketing + operational support to build your practice

  • Modern clinic space with room for expansion

Why South Georgia?
  • Tight-knit, welcoming community

  • Low cost of living

  • Close to:

    • Florida beaches

    • Georgia coast (St. Simons, Jekyll Island)

    • Okefenokee Swamp (outdoor recreation)

  • Excellent for hunting, fishing, boating

  • Short commutes, strong community culture

Qualifications
  • Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics

  • Interest in rural or community-based medicine

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership interest

  • Commitment to patient-centered care

Why This Role Stands Out
  • First pediatrician in the county

  • True practice-building autonomy

  • Direct hospital partnership and support

  • Opportunity to make a measurable, generational impact