PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIST

ICFAI; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Statesville, North Carolina, is looking for a full-time Pediatric Hospitalist to support a Level I Newborn Nursery and manage inpatient pediatrics. This role involves providing routine care for newborns, general pediatric management, and collaborating with families and medical teams. Qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics and hold North Carolina medical licensure. This position offers flexible scheduling to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must hold Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Eligible for or holds North Carolina medical licensure.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine newborn nursery care including assessment and discharge planning.
• Deliver general inpatient pediatric care, manage admissions and discharges.
• Ensure clear communication with families and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Effective communication

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a full-time Pediatric Hospitalist (Pediatrics Board Certified or Board Eligible) to support a Level I Newborn Nursery and inpatient pediatrics at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, North Carolina.

Program Highlights

• Level I Newborn Nursery with approximately 700 deliveries per year
• Inpatient pediatrics averaging ~2 patients per day
• No ICU/NICU coverage
• Strong tertiary referral center support with streamlined transfer options for higher acuity care

Schedule

• 24-hour shifts
• Flexible scheduling within the team to promote coverage stability and work–life balance

Responsibilities

• Routine newborn nursery care (assessment, rounding, parent counseling, discharge planning)
• General inpatient pediatric care (admissions, daily management, discharge coordination)
• Clear communication with families and collaboration with OB, ED, nursing, and ancillary services

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Eligible for/holds North Carolina medical licensure
• PALS required
• Neonatal resuscitation credential: NRP accepted (NALS also accepted per role/policy)