Physician

Playgroundpediatrics; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Federal loan repayment programs eligibility

North Carolina Office of Rural Health incentives eligibility

Job summary

Playgroundpediatrics is seeking a Pediatrician to be a founding physician in a new practice in Sanford, North Carolina. This role allows you to shape the delivery of pediatric care in a growing community with significant demand for services.

The ideal candidate will be Board Certified in Pediatrics and possess strong communication skills. You'll provide comprehensive care and establish lasting relationships with families while enjoying a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and operational support.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in pediatrics.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• Build long-term relationships with families.
• Help shape clinic workflows and patient experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Interest in community engagement

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina

DEA license

Job description

Pediatrician – Founding Physician

New Pediatric Practice (De Novo)

Sanford, North Carolina

Location: Sanford, 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 Sanford, North Carolina, and are seeking a pediatrician who wants more than a traditional associate role.

This is a
unique opportunity to help build a practice from the ground up in a growing community with
meaningful unmet demand for pediatric care. Families in Sanford and surrounding Lee County are actively seeking accessible, relationship-driven pediatric services—and this practice is being designed specifically to meet that need.

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

Why Sanford?

• 40 minutes to Raleigh and the Research Triangle
• 30 minutes to Southern Pines & Pinehurst (top-ranked golf and lifestyle destination)
• Easy access to Chapel Hill and Durham
• Just a few hours to North Carolina’s beaches or the Blue Ridge Mountains

You’ll find:

• A family-friendly, fast-growing community with increasing investment and development
• Affordable housing and short commutes compared to larger metro areas
• A strong sense of community and opportunity to make a visible impact

This is an ideal setting for someone who wants both meaningful work and an accessible, well-balanced lifestyle.

The Role

As a founding physician, you’ll be instrumental in 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
• 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 well-suited for a physician who values autonomy, purpose, and the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the start.

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 collaborative mindset
• Interest in community engagement and practice-building

Compensation & Support

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Potential eligibility for Federal loan repayment programs (up to $100,000), pending approval
• Potential eligibility for North Carolina Office of Rural Health incentives (up to $100,000), pending approval
• 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
• Live within reach of Raleigh, Pinehurst, and major NC destinations
• Build a practice with long-term leadership opportunity and growth potential