Pediatric Physician – Join a Collaborative Urgent Care Team

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Urgent Care for Children has been serving patients from birth through age 21 since 2017. With eight UCA-accredited clinics, we are committed to delivering evidence-based pediatric care and ensuring seamless follow-up with primary care providers.

We are seeking Pediatricians to join our compassionate team at our Huntsville and Madison clinics. This role is ideal for motivated clinicians who thrive in fast-paced settings, love working with kids, and want to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care, with both Full-Time and PRN opportunities available. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As an Pediatrician at Urgent Care for Children you will focus on:

• Acute Pediatric Care: Deliver timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for non-emergent pediatric illnesses and injuries.
• Clinical Decision Making: Apply sound clinical judgment to determine appropriate interventions, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care plans.
• Family Centered Communication: Clearly and compassionately educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of patient encounters in compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Serve as a collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Clinicians, providing oversight, guidance, and support in accordance with state regulations and organizational standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Education & Certification: MD or DO from an accredited medical school; active Alabama medical license; Board-Certified in Pediatrics or Family Medicine; current CPR and PALS certifications.
• Experience & Skills: Minimum 2 years in pediatrics or urgent care preferred. Strong clinical judgment, ability to provide evidence-based care, and comfort managing a wide range of acute pediatric cases. Proficiency with EMR systems and common software tools.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate families and work effectively within a team.
• Full-Time Schedule & Hours: clinicians work 14 shifts per month. Clinic hours are Monday–Friday 12:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with some flexibility and occasional coverage at other clinics. (Hours subject to operational needs.)
• PRN Schedule & Hours: Monday–Friday 12:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (PRN shifts are scheduled within these hours as needed).
• Clinic Environment: Clinics feature on-site x-ray, rapid testing (flu, RSV, etc.), and lab services. Locations are in vibrant and family-friendly communities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay: Premium hourly rate that reflects the unique demands and flexibility of after-hours urgent care.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Excellent medical, dental and vision. 
• Professional Support: Malpractice coverage, CME and license renewal allowances, and an UpToDate subscription.
• Mission Drive Team: Collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to delivering high-quality pediatric care when families need it most.