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Pediatrician Needed in Thomasville, Georgia - Close to the Coast!

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPediatrics
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Relocation, Negotiable, Other

Pediatric Opportunity on GA/FL Line - Close to Florida Coast

The Pediatric Center is an independently owned, well-established Pediatric private practice. They are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician for a full-time or part-time opportunity. 

  • Primary care in an outpatient setting, group primarily utilizes regional pediatric hospitalists for pediatric admissions
  • Practice provides after-hours triage nurse
  • First year salary guarantee
  • Pediatricians are up-to-date with AAP guidelines and best practices
  • 1 Week CME and 3 weeks vacation
  • Practice has achieved NCQA level 3 Recognition for Patient Centered Medical Home
  • Pediatricians are faculty members at FSU School of Medicine, and the office is a clinical teaching site for medical students
  • Call coverage 1:6
  • 6 physician pediatric team and 4 advanced practitioners

About Archbold Memorial, Our Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia

Archbold Memorial is located in the historic city of Thomasville, Georgia. Licensed for 264 beds, it is one of the most comprehensive medical centers in southern Georgia, providing high-quality care to patients throughout the region.

With physicians who focus on a variety of fields including cardiac care, cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, pathology, otolaryngology (ENT), surgery, and more, we can cater to many different patients and their unique conditions. We also provide other types of healthcare services, including mental health services, physical rehabilitation, and home health and hospice. Our staff at Archbold Memorial is proud to say that we are always striving to create advanced, innovative, and technology-driven healthcare solutions to ensure the best possible experience for everyone in the community.

System Assets:

  • New state-of-the-art Emergency, Surgery and Intensive Care facilities, and new private patient rooms
  • Three daVinci Xi Robotic Surgery units
  • Full service homecare network— hospice, home health, home medical equipment and infusion and pharmacy services
  • Inpatient, Outpatient and In-home Dialysis
  • 3D Mammography
  • Award-winning interventional cardiology program 
  • Highest utilization rate in the region for transradial approach of cardiac catheterization
  • Cardiology clinical research, including recent C-PORT study with Johns Hopkins
  • Radiation oncology, medical oncology, hematology and support services in one location
  • The first and only hospital to partner with the Emory Winship Cancer Institute (the only NCI designated cancer center in Georgia) for clinical trials
  • Region’s only  Gamma Knife Perfexion, non-invasive brain surgery technology

Archbold was recently Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at their place of employment. 

Community Information

With a long tradition of entertaining and welcoming visitors worldwide, Thomasville has been a hot spot for distinguished travelers since the late 1800s. In the city’s impressive downtown, you'll find premier shopping, exceptional dining, and upscale antique stores within a leisurely stroll of one another. You can explore the many historical landmarks that connect Thomasville's past and present and then end the day with a handcrafted cocktail at one of the community’s local establishments.

The family-centered city has strong private and public educational opportunities, as well as sports and fitness facilities for youth and adults. And, the local arts and culture scene is thriving. It’s a bustling small town but touts amenities and attractions of a much larger community—quality healthcare, higher education, inviting churches, and a broad range of entertainment and outdoor activities. Thomasville is situated 30 miles above Tallahassee, the capital of Florida and 1 hour from the Gulf Coast.

Thomasville will make you feel simultaneously out of town and right at home!

About the Archbold System

For more than a century, Archbold has been a healthcare leader in South Georgia. Originally opened as a modern, 100-bed hospital in 1925, the health system has grown to include four hospitals, four nursing homes, more than 200 specialty physicians and nearly 3,000 dedicated team members. 

Frequently recognized as a Top Large Hospital in the state by Georgia Trend magazine, Archbold Memorial in Thomasville, Georgia, is Archbold’s largest hospital with 264 beds. Archbold’s three other hospitals, each in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks in Quitman, Archbold Grady in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell in Camilla. The Archbold system totals more than 650 licensed beds, and Archbold facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission. 

Across its hospitals, physician practices and outpatient locations, totaling 45 points of care, Archbold serves the Southwest Georgia region bordering Alabama and Florida. As a teaching facility, partnered with the Medical College of Georgia and other leading educational institutions in our region, Archbold is committed to training the next generation of physicians. 

USA Today named Thomasville among the “Top Five Small Towns in the South” in 2026. This region features a warm climate and is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, thriving downtown experience, and a vibrant arts, culture and culinary scene. Here you will find a warm, welcoming community spirit that newcomers quickly come to appreciate. Archbold in Southwest Georgia provides an ideal setting for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a low cost of living and a high quality of life. 

At Archbold, prospective providers will find a commitment to cutting-edge facilities and early adoptive clinical technologies, a collaborative culture where teamwork across specialties thrives, and a family-oriented, small-town environment. 

System Assets  

  • Level III Trauma Center and Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center, with 24/7 emergency services and advanced trauma, stroke and cardiac capabilities 
  • Nationally recognized Primary Stroke Center with 24/7 acute stroke teams, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, cerebrovascular specialists and a dedicated stroke unit 
  • Region’s only Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, the most advanced generation of non-invasive brain surgery technology 
  • Region-leading cardiovascular program, including interventional cardiology, with Emergency Critical Care Center designation and state approval to establish an adult open-heart surgery program 
  • Comprehensive and award-winning cancer center with multidisciplinary oncology care, including radiation oncology, medical oncology, hematology and support services in one location 
  • Only hospital south of Atlanta to partner with the NCI-designated Emory Winship Cancer Network for access to clinical trials 
  • ACS-accredited breast cancer program with advanced 3D mammography, breast MRI, ultrasound and minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical technologies 
  • Advanced lung cancer and thoracic care, including an Intuitive Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform, dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic and coordinator and specialized robotic thoracic surgery 
  • Inpatient dialysis and comprehensive nephrology services 
  • New 27,500-square-foot Maternity Center, opened in 2025, with five labor and delivery rooms, two operating suites, 11 postpartum rooms and expanded nursery capabilities 
  • ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program in partnership with the Medical College of Georgia, plus additional academic affiliations and teaching opportunities  
  • 25-acre medical education campus located one mile from the main hospital 
  • Integrated home-based and post-acute care services, including home health, hospice, inpatient hospice, home medical equipment, respiratory therapy and pharmacy services 
  • Inpatient hospice unit with six private rooms and comfortable gathering spaces providing 24/7 specialized medical care, short-term pain and symptom management, and emotional support 

 Awards & Recognitions 

  • Top 3 Large Hospitals South of Macon by Georgia Trend Magazine 
  • Best Hospitals for High Performance in Heart Attack by US News & World Report 
  • Top 100 in US for Prostate Surgery 
  • Certified ™ by Great Place to Work ® 2025 & 2026 
  • ACS Surgical Quality Partner & NAPBC Breast Center Accreditation 
  • ACS Surgical Quality Partner & MBSAQIP Metabolic & Bariatric Accreditation 
  • Anthem Blue Distinction® Center Bariatric Surgery 
  • American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus & Stroke Rural Recognition Silver 
  • HeartFlow CT Quality Award for Excellence in Coronary Imaging  
  • Barbara and John Ware Donate Life Hospital Award—Archbold Grady 
  • Archbold Hospice named Superior Performer by SHP 

 

Community Information

With a long tradition of entertaining and welcoming visitors worldwide, Thomasville has been a hot spot for distinguished travelers since the late 1800s. In the city’s impressive downtown, you'll find premier shopping, exceptional dining, and upscale antique stores within a leisurely stroll of one another. You can explore the many historical landmarks that connect Thomasville's past and present and then end the day with a handcrafted cocktail at one of the community’s local establishments.

The family-centered city has strong private and public educational opportunities, as well as sports and fitness facilities for youth and adults. And, the local arts and culture scene is thriving. It’s a bustling small town but touts amenities and attractions of a much larger community—quality healthcare, higher education, inviting churches, and a broad range of entertainment and outdoor activities. Thomasville is situated 30 miles north of Tallahassee, the capital of Florida and 1 hour from the Gulf Coast.

Thomasville will make you feel simultaneously out of town and right at home!

Facility & Address

  • Archbold Memorial
  • 915 Gordon Ave Thomasville, GA 31792

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Jodie Hilson Director of Physician Recruitment

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