Description

Specialization:

Pediatric

Job Summary:

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, supported by Mission Children’s Hospital, is seeking a pediatrician to join an engaged and passionate group of providers.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified / board eligible in pediatrics

• Clinic Based position located next to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

• Supported by Mission Children’s, the region’s only children’s hospital

• Position includes 4-6 nights per month providing call coverage for newborn deliveries at Mission McDowell

• Newborn call coverage supported by Mission Children’s TeleNICU and Infant Transport Team

• No ER call

• Clinic Hours M-F 8AM – 5 PM

• Please note that this position does not offer visa support

Incentives / Benefits Package:

• Health, life, vision, dental and disability insurance

• 401(k) with annual matching program

• Advanced and continuing medical education

• Professional liability insurance

• Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing

• Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available

• Student loan repayment options available

About Mission Children’s:

Mission Children’s is the region’s only children’s hospital covering western North Carolina with 60 pediatric subspecialists in 20 different disciplines

• 51-bed, Level-III NICU staffed by our Neonatology team

• 34 bed Mother Baby Unit

• 19 bed Pediatric Unit

• 9 Bed PICU staffed by our Pediatric Intensivist team

• Opportunity to work with MAHEC Family Medicine Residents and UNC Medical Students

• Strong MFM program and new MFM Fellowship; good relationships with OBs and MAHEC OB/GYN Residency

• An average of 3,000 patient admissions to our pediatric inpatient units

• Approximately 4000 deliveries per year

• Approximately 4,500 pediatric surgeries, and 14,000 pediatric visits to our emergency department per year

• Dedicated infant transport team serving a 55-county area

About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital:

• Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) is a for-profit community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties

• Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, the hospital is licensed for 46 beds and has about 410 employees, including 82 RNs

• Cleverley & Associates has recognized BRRH as a Community Value 5-Star Hospital for 10 consecutive years

• Medical specialties offered by BRRH include emergency services, OB services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pain management, pediatrics and family medicine

• BRRH is a member of Mission Health, a Top 15 Health System

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, western North Carolina offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that this area is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Spruce Pine is located about an hour north of Asheville, known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area's 250-plus independent restaurants. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC