Pediatrician Opportunity Lucedale, Mississippi Established Three-Physician Group Exceptional Quality of Life
Join a highly respected, collegial three-physician pediatric practice serving families throughout George County and the surrounding communities. This is an opportunity to practice in a true community-based setting where physicians enjoy meaningful patient relationships, strong clinical autonomy, and the support of experienced partners and staff.
The practice offers an appealing balance of professional satisfaction, lifestyle, and earning potential. Physicians are able to focus on outpatient pediatric medicine without the burdens commonly associated with hospital-based pediatrics.
Practice Highlights
- Established, thriving three-physician pediatric group
- Well-supported outpatient practice
- Typical patient volume of 25-30 patients per day
- Standard five-day work week
- One evening clinic per week until 8:00 PM
- Rotation of one weekend clinic day per month (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Option to take the following Monday off after weekend coverage
- Strong referral relationships throughout the region
Exceptional Lifestyle Practice
This is a rare pediatric opportunity that offers:
- No telephone call
- No in-house call
- No night responsibilities
- No delivery attendance requirements
- High-risk deliveries transferred to tertiary care centers
The hospital averages approximately 250 deliveries annually. Pediatricians are not required to attend deliveries. Physicians rotate rounding on the well-baby nursery, which typically has only 3-5 newborns at a time. The nursery cares exclusively for healthy newborns, allowing physicians to maintain an outpatient-focused practice model.
Why Lucedale?
Lucedale offers the best of small-town living with convenient access to the amenities and attractions of the Gulf Coast. Located approximately 45 minutes from Mobile, Alabama and less than an hour from Pascagoula and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, physicians enjoy a relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing access to larger metropolitan areas. ,
Residents appreciate:
- Safe, family-oriented community
- Excellent outdoor recreation opportunities
- Hunting, fishing, boating, and hiking nearby
- Affordable cost of living
- Minimal traffic and easy commute times
- Strong schools and community values
- Close proximity to Gulf Coast beaches and waterfront communities
Many physicians choose to live in the surrounding rural countryside, enjoying acreage, privacy, and outdoor recreation, while remaining within easy driving distance of the Gulf Coast's beaches, restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Lucedale's location also provides convenient access to Mobile, Biloxi, Gulfport, and New Orleans for weekend getaways. msgulfcoas age.ms.gov
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $300,000
Production Incentive: Competitive wRVU-based compensation model with earning potential exceeding $400,000+
Additional Benefits Include:
- $100,000 Signing Bonus
- 25 days PTO in the first year
- CME allowance up to $2,000 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Multiple retirement plan options
- Relocation assistance available
The Opportunity
This position is ideal for a pediatrician seeking a rewarding community practice with outstanding work-life balance, minimal call obligations, excellent compensation, and the opportunity to live near the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast while enjoying the charm and affordability of rural Mississippi.
The combination of a supportive three-physician group, outpatient-focused practice, exceptional lifestyle, and strong income potential makes this one of the most attractive pediatric opportunities in the Southeast.
