Physician

Playground Pediatrics; North Carolina; On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Malpractice coverage

Administrative support

Job summary

Playground Pediatrics is launching a new pediatric practice in Carolina Shores, North Carolina, seeking a pediatrician who wants more than a traditional associate role.

This is a rare opportunity to help build a practice in a growing coastal community with a clear need for accessible, relationship-driven pediatric care. You will shape the clinical experience, care model, and long-term vision of the practice from day one.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
• DEA license, or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in community engagement and practice-building.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with families in the community.
• Help shape clinic workflows, culture, and patient experience.
• Participate in community outreach and local partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with medical and operational leadership as the practice grows.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Community engagement

Practice-building

Leadership potential

Job description

Description

Pediatrician - Founding Physician

New Pediatric Practice | Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Location: Carolina Shores, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Practice Status: New Practice Opening Soon

Build Something New in a Fast-Growing Coastal Community

We are launching a new pediatric practice in Carolina Shores, North Carolina, and seeking a pediatrician who wants more than a traditional associate role.

This is a rare opportunity to help build a practice in a growing coastal community with a clear need for accessible, relationship-driven pediatric care. Families in and around Carolina Shores, Calabash, and the surrounding Brunswick County area are looking for high-quality pediatric care closer to home, and this practice is being designed to help meet that need.

From day one, you will play a meaningful role in shaping the clinical experience, care model, patient relationships, and long-term vision of a practice built to serve the community for years to come.

Why Carolina Shores?

Carolina Shores offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity, lifestyle flexibility, and coastal living:

• Located near Calabash, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and the North Carolina and South Carolina border
• Easy access to Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, and the broader Brunswick County coastal region
• A fast-growing area with strong residential growth and increasing demand for local services
• A relaxed, family-friendly coastal lifestyle with beaches, restaurants, golf, and outdoor recreation nearby
• The opportunity to make a visible impact in a community where pediatric access is needed

You get the impact and connection of a smaller community, while still enjoying access to nearby coastal destinations, regional amenities, and a high quality of life.

The Role

What you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with families in the community
• Help shape clinic workflows, culture, and patient experience
• Participate in community outreach and local partnerships
• Collaborate closely with medical and operational leadership as the practice grows

This role is ideal for a physician who values autonomy, purpose, and the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the beginning.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
• DEA license, or ability to obtain
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Interest in community engagement and practice-building

Compensation & Support

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Malpractice coverage
• Full operational and administrative support so you can stay focused on patient care
• Opportunity to help shape the growth and direction of a new pediatric practice

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is not a standard replacement role. It is a chance to:

• Be a founding physician in a thoughtfully designed pediatric practice
• Serve a fast-growing coastal community with real need for pediatric access
• Help build the patient experience, clinic culture, and care model from the ground up
• Enjoy a coastal North Carolina lifestyle with proximity to beaches, restaurants, golf, and regional amenities
• Build something meaningful, with room for leadership and long-term growth