North Carolina Pediatrics

Our client in Western North Carolina has asked us to recruit an additional pediatrician physician. This is to join three others with a call of 1:4. There is an additional need due to growth of the community. The competitive income guarantee will be offered. Buy-in will be minimal and the standard benefits available, relocation expenses covered. The patient volume approximate inpatients/day: 2 and approximate office patients/day: Summer, 20/day; Winter, 30-35/day. The office Hours: 9 AM 5 PM, typically work 4 days/week; only 1 location and Saturday morning clinic, 9 AM 12 Noon, during winter months. There is plenty of room for additional practitioner; low overhead - building owned by the hospital. Attend C-sections for own patients and attend deliveries for only high-risk or with complications. Nearest NICU: Asheville, NC , Response Time: 15 minutes via the Medical Center based medical helicopter.

Location Description: The Medical Center is located in the friendly, picturesque town in the scenic Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina - just two hours north of Atlanta and one houroutside of Asheville, N.C. The county's year-round population of 32,000 nearly doubles during the spring, summer and fall as tourists and second-home owners flock to the area to enjoy beautiful mountain landscapes and a temperate climate. The area's geographical position enables residents and visitors to enjoy cool summer nights and mild winters. This community is a small mountain town surrounded by streams, waterfalls, mountains, hills and valleys. Local residents organize a variety of festivals, arts & crafts shows and other activities throughout the year. Numerous hiking trails - featuring breathtaking views - traverse the area, just minutes from downtown. There's also an abundance of places to fish, raft, kayak, hunt, canoe and mountain bike.