Pediatric Staff Physician – Cardinal Kids at Carolina Caring (Charlotte, NC)

Carolina Caring; Sherrills Ford (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefit package

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate and skilled part-time Pediatric Staff Physician to join their award-winning team. This pivotal role requires providing essential services that directly impact pediatric patients' quality of life within hospice and palliative medicine programs. Interested candidates should be board-certified and possess a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree, alongside relevant clinical experience, ideally with interdisciplinary teams. Located in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, the position offers flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical experience beyond board certification.
• Experience in interdisciplinary teams is preferred.
• Management and leadership experience is preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine within two years of employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential physician services to pediatric patients.
• Oversee Nurse Practitioners and collaborate with care teams.
• Ensure high-quality patient care within hospice and palliative medicine.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Job description

Overview

Carolina Caring has been nationally recognized by Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work for Seven consecutive years (2019-2025). We are proud of our award-winning culture and are seeking dedicated professionals who share our passion for compassionate care.

Position

Part-Time Pediatric Staff Physician – Cardinal Kids at Carolina Caring

Role

Cardinal Kids at Carolina Caring invites a compassionate and skilled Medical Doctor to join our award-winning team and support our vital mission. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide essential physician services, directly impacting the quality of life for pediatric patients within our hospice and palliative medicine programs.

Schedule and Leadership

This part-time position is 20 hours per week. You will oversee Nurse Practitioners and collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Part-time positions offer a competitive benefit package, including paid time off and mileage reimbursement.

Full-time positions come with an outstanding benefits package, including paid time off and mileage reimbursement.

Travel: 75%

Qualifications

Member in good standing on the medical staff of hospitals in Carolina Caring’s service area. Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with five years of clinical experience beyond board certification. One year of experience working as a part of an interdisciplinary team preferred. Management and leadership experience preferred.

Required Degree:

A Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine under the provisions of the North Carolina Board of Medicine. Board certified in a medical specialty which includes the care of terminally ill patients is preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine within two years of employment is preferred.

Application

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Statement

Carolina Caring strives to honor your loved one and provide the care and support you need, whether through medication, therapies, or a compassionate presence. You can count on us to offer comfort throughout the journey.