Pediatrics Physician

HCA Healthcare; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated pediatrician to join a passionate team at a community hospital in beautiful western North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a renowned children's hospital, providing essential care to young patients while enjoying a supportive environment. The position includes a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and relocation assistance. Enjoy a vibrant community with access to outdoor adventures, arts, and culture, making this a perfect place for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Options

Professional Liability Insurance

Continuing Medical Education Support

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in pediatrics required.
• Experience in outpatient clinic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients in an outpatient clinic.
• Participate in call coverage for newborn deliveries.

Skills

Pediatric Medicine

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Job description

Description

Specialization: Pediatric

Job Summary:

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital's outpatient clinic, supported by Mission Children’s Hospital, is seeking a pediatrician to join an engaged and passionate group of providers.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified / eligible in pediatrics
• OP Clinic Based position located next to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
• Supported by Mission Children’s, the region’s only children’s hospital
• Includes 4-6 nights per month providing call coverage for newborn deliveries at Mission McDowell
• Newborn call coverage supported by Mission Children’s TeleNICU and Infant Transport Team
• No ER call
• Clinic Hours: M-F 8AM–5PM
• Please note that this position does not offer visa support

Incentives / Benefits Package:

• Health, life, vision, dental, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with annual matching
• Advanced and continuing medical education
• Professional liability insurance
• Support and payment for mandatory licenses and hospital credentialing
• Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available
• Student loan repayment options available

About Mission Children’s:

• Region’s only children’s hospital covering western North Carolina with 60 pediatric subspecialists in 20 disciplines
• 51-bed, Level-III NICU staffed by Neonatology team
• 34-bed Mother Baby Unit
• 19-bed Pediatric Unit
• 9-bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivist team
• Opportunity to work with MAHEC Family Medicine Residents and UNC Medical Students
• Strong MFM program and new MFM Fellowship; good relationships with OBs and MAHEC OB/GYN Residency
• Approximately 3,000 pediatric inpatient admissions annually
• Approximately 4,000 deliveries per year
• Approximately 4,500 pediatric surgeries and 14,000 pediatric emergency visits annually
• Dedicated infant transport team serving a 55-county area

About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital:

• Community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery, and upper McDowell counties
• Located in Spruce Pine, NC, licensed for 46 beds, with about 410 employees including 82 RNs
• Recognized as a Community Value 5-Star Hospital by Cleverley & Associates for 10 consecutive years
• Offers emergency, OB, critical care, rehab, cancer, orthopedics, surgical services, pain management, pediatrics, and family medicine
• Member of Mission Health, a Top 15 Health System

Enjoy outdoor adventures, arts, culture, live music, shopping, and cuisine in western North Carolina! With over 200 waterfalls, four navigable rivers, hiking trails, and terrain suitable for biking, this area is one of the top US places to live. Spruce Pine is about an hour north of Asheville, renowned for its food scene, microbreweries, and diverse dining options. Residents have easy access to air travel via Asheville, Charlotte, NC, and Greenville, SC.