Pediatrics Physician

Lifepoint Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sylva, NC, is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatrician to join their established pediatric service line. The position offers a supportive work environment with a balance of clinical autonomy and administrative support. Ideal candidates will have excellent bedside manner and a commitment to patient-centered care. The area provides stunning mountain views and access to extensive outdoor activities, making it an attractive location for both work and leisure.

Benefits

Base salary + wRVU production incentives

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Student Loan assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Health benefits and retirement plan

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will demonstrate solid training and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinic visits and newborn assessments.
• Provide care in a Level 2 Nursery and pediatric unit.
• Support a busy OB program with approximately 600 deliveries annually.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Excellent bedside manner

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital

A Duke Lifepoint Hospital located in Sylva, North Carolina (45 minutes outside Asheville), is expanding its team with a full-time BC/BE Pediatrician.

We boast a well-established pediatric service line in the scenic Smoky Mountains of Western NC. The hospital and clinic are surrounded by stunning mountain views, enhancing the work environment.

Harris Pediatric Care is an approved NHSC site.

Position Details:

1. Outpatient Clinic
2. Newborn assessments preferred
3. Level 2 Nursery and 9-bed pediatric unit at HRH
4. Busy OB program with approximately 600 deliveries annually
5. Supportive referral base
6. Practice offers a balance of administrative support and clinical autonomy
7. Supported by a strong administrative team handling billing, coding, staffing, and daily operations
8. Ideal candidates will demonstrate solid training, excellent bedside manner, and a commitment to patient-centered care
9. Utilizes Athena EMR

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentives
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Student Loan assistance
• Free consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Health benefits and retirement plan
• Support for practice growth and marketing

Hospital Overview:

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility in Sylva, NC, with a reputation for excellent care since 1929. It offers major service lines including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, among others.

Community:

Sylva, NC, located less than an hour from Asheville, is near Cullowhee, home of Western Carolina University. The area offers extensive outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, waterfalls, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. It provides access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Cherokee cultural sites. Jackson County is known as North Carolina's Trout Capital, with clear mountain streams, and is close to golf and skiing facilities.