Physician

Playgroundpediatrics; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Operational and administrative support

Job summary

Playgroundpediatrics is seeking a Pediatrician for a founding position in a new practice in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This unique opportunity allows you to shape the clinical experience and care model in a community with significant pediatric needs.

The role involves providing comprehensive care to infants, children, and adolescents while establishing community relationships. The position offers a competitive compensation package, loan repayment eligibility, and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Pediatrician must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina is required.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to patients.
• Build long-term relationships with families in the community.
• Help shape clinic workflows and patient experience.
• Participate in community outreach and partnerships.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Interest in community engagement

Education

Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina

DEA license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Pediatrician – Founding Physician

New Pediatric Practice (De Novo) | Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Location: Rocky Mount, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Status: New Practice Opening Soon

Build Something New — Where It’s Truly Needed

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

This is a rare opportunity to help build a practice from the ground up in a community with significant unmet pediatric demand. Families in and around Rocky Mount are actively seeking accessible, high-quality pediatric care—and this practice is being designed specifically to meet that need.

From day one, you will play a meaningful role in shaping the clinical experience, care model, and community relationships of a practice built to last.

Why Rocky Mount?

Rocky Mount offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle flexibility:

• Less than an hour from Raleigh and the Research Triangle
• Less than two hours to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast beaches
• Affordable housing and an easy commute
• Strong community ties and a clear need for pediatric access

You get the impact and visibility of a smaller community—without giving up proximity to major metro amenities or coastal getaways.

The Role

As a founding physician, you’ll be central to establishing how care is delivered and experienced in this new practice.

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 ownership—and wants to be part of something 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
• Anticipated eligibility for Federal loan repayment opportunities (up to $100,000), pending program approval and site qualification
• Anticipated eligibility for North Carolina Office of Rural Health incentives (up to $100,000), pending approval and program requirements
• 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

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is not a replacement role or a saturated market. It’s a chance to:

• Be a founding physician in a thoughtfully designed pediatric practice
• Serve a community with real demand and immediate need
• Enjoy proximity to Raleigh and the coast while maintaining a manageable cost of living
• Build something meaningful—with room for leadership and long-term growth