Pediatrics
Andalusia Regional Hospital
Andalusia, Alabama
Physician Opportunity
Close Proximity To Florida’s Panhandle Beaches
Less than 90 minutes from some of the world’s most beautiful beaches in Destin, Florida “The Emerald Coast.” Solo private practice opportunity in growing area. Three Pediatricians in market at present, with one nearing retirement age. Ten days of hospital call per month. Total service area stretches into several counties, with Andalusia Regional having the only OB program in the vicinity. Generous compensation includes, sign on bonus, relocation, student loan assistance, marketing and practice management support.
About the Hospital
Andalusia Regional Hospital, a 2005, 2007 and 2011 recipient of Thomson-Reuters Top 100 Hospital designation, is a 100 bed Joint Commission-accredited Acute Care Facility that has served the heart of South Alabama since 1966. Offering a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency and surgical services, the hospital was pleased to take part in the grand opening of the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Andalusia. With the addition of both 21st Century Oncology for Radiation Oncology and Sacred Heart Medical Oncology, our patients will not have to travel long distances for oncological care and treatment. As a compliment to this new service, ARH added a valuable diagnostic tool with PET Scan service.
Andalusia Regional Hospital was also awarded a $10,000 grant through the Alabama Department of Public Health in March, 2012. The program links Andalusia Regional Medical staff with stroke specialists using two-way video. This grant also provides a one-year sponsorship of the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke quality improvement program – with the goal of increasing access to stroke care and improving long-term patient outcomes.
The Community
Located just 32 miles off Interstate 65, Andalusia is easily accessible, whether you fly into one of the Regional Airports or drive in on Alabama Highway 55, U.S. 29 or U.S. 84. The community’s state and regionally accredited school system has an elementary school, middle school and high school. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) provides and excellent two-year program for advanced education on a beautiful 152-acre campus. The Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, located near Andalusia in the heart of Alabama’s timber country, provides unique opportunities for forestry and wildlife research. The city is also the proud home of the famous World Championship Domino Tournament, the Kiwanis Covington County Fair, and the Solon and Martha Dixon Center for the Performing Arts.
Springdale, situated in the heart of Andalusia, on East Three Notch Street, is a large home on approximately four acres that was constructed by John G. Scherf in the early 1930’s. Now owned by the City of Andalusia, Springdale is available for event use by the citizens of Andalusia.
Recreation
South Alabama offers a multitude of recreational opportunities. Just southwest of Andalusia is the beautiful 83,000-acre Conecuh National Forest that attracts visitors who want to swim, hike, camp, picnic and fish. Blue Lake and Open Pond are both located in the National Forest, which is known for its tall trees, crystal clear spring-fed lakes and clean fresh air. North of Andalusia, the 2,700-acre Gantt Lake and the 700-acre Point A Lake, offer fishing, boating and water sports. Nearby Point A Park has camping and picnicking facilities. For hunters, several nearby wildlife management areas feature an abundance of dove, quail, turkey, duck and deer.
Currently the Department of Leisure Services maintains seven parks (Johnson Park, the Complex, Coleman Pool & Park, Cooper Pool & Park, Robinson Park, Dream Park, and Kirkpatrick Park). There are six tennis courts at LBWCC and 13 ball fields at the Complex and Johnson Park. Plans are underway to develop an additional soccer complex at Johnson Park with hopes it will be ready for the 2013 season.
The newest addition to Parks and Recreation will be the development of The Miracle League Field at the newly renovated Johnson Park. Miracle League program provides an opportunity for children with mental and/or physical challenges to play baseball. With a specially designed rubber turf field, The Miracle League makes dreams come true for children with special needs.
The Andalusia Junior Women’s Club (AJWC) sponsors an annual fund raiser, called “The Red Garter Review.” The AJWC focus is on children and they give to our area schools. This club also sponsors an event the first Saturday in May – “Three Notch Market.” This open air market brings artists and craftsmen from all across the southeast. This year’s entertainment was Nashville recording artist Little Big Town.
