Pediatrician

Location: Asheville, NC • Full-Time • Outpatient Pediatric Practice

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatrician to join a well-established outpatient pediatric practice in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary care to patients from birth through age 21, with a strong focus on preventive care, growth and development, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and family education. This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric physician who values collaborative care, work-life balance, and practicing in a supportive outpatient environment. Hospital rounding is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to patients ages 0-21.
• Conduct well-child visits, routine physical examinations, and developmental assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and common pediatric health concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment and care plans based on each patient's needs.
• Monitor children's growth, development, nutrition, and overall health.
• Provide preventive healthcare, immunization guidance, and anticipatory guidance to patients and families.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding nutrition, safety, developmental milestones, and ongoing health maintenance.

Schedule

• 4-day workweek
• Every 6th Saturday: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM clinic
• Pediatrician is on call during the Saturday weekend
• Typically one additional night of call per week
• A telephone triage service handles initial calls and contacts the physician when escalation to the ER or urgent care may be necessary
• Additional coverage on a scheduled day off may be available with separate compensation

Patient volume: Approximately 18-24 patients per day, depending on visit type. Well-child visits are typically scheduled for 30 minutes; sick visits for 15 minutes.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with completed training in Pediatrics
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric clinical experience required
• Board Certification in Pediatrics preferred
• Active medical license or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina
• BLS certification required
• Strong clinical judgment and pediatric assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Previous experience with Athena EMR is helpful but not required

Practice Environment

• Outpatient office-based pediatric practice
• No hospital rounding responsibilities
• Established practice with more than 14 years of operation
• Collaborative environment with multiple physicians
• Focus on comprehensive, high-quality pediatric care

Benefits

• 100% medical insurance coverage
• 401(k) with 4.25% employer match
• 100% employer-paid malpractice insurance
• 20 days of PTO annually (equivalent to approximately 5 weeks)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule

Pay

$160,000-$185,000 per year