
Pediatrician Job in Sylva, North Carolina
Traditional Pediatrics Outside Asheville, NC
Company:Lifepoint Health
Profession/Specialty:Pediatrician
Location:Sylva, North Carolina, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Your Healing Mission Matters
As a Pediatrician with Harris Regional Hospital in Western North Carolina, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.
Position Details:
Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina (45min outside Asheville) is growing with the addition of a full-time BC/BE Pediatrician to strengthen our established team at our satellite clinic in Franklin - roughly 30m from the main campus, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Western NC.
- Outpatient only clinic
- Night nurse triage service
- Shared clinic call with three clinic locations (phone consult only) - no inpatient responsibilities
- Excellent referral base
- The practice blends administrative support with clinical autonomy, allowing physicians to find an ideal balance within the practice of medicine
- Supported by a strong administrative team, with billing, coding, staffing and day-to-day operational assistance
- Ideal candidate will combine solid training with an excellent bedside manner and a commitment to providing patient-focused care
- Athena EMR
- New grads and practicing physicians will be considered
Our compensation may include:
- Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Paid time off and retirement plan
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Early-commitment residency stipend
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
- Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
- Marketing and practice growth assistance
About Our Hospital and Health System:
Harris Regional Medical Center is a 86- bed hospital located in Sylva NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1929. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.
About Our Community:
Franklin, NC! Situated in the Great Smoky Mountains, it provides easy access to the Appalachian Trail and Nantahala National Forest. Spectacular waterfalls, fantastic hiking trails, pristine fishing streams and abundant wildlife are among the area’s many natural treasures. A walkable downtown with unique boutiques, small town restaurants and drinkeries, alongside historic sites, draws in tourists and locals alike.
Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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About Harris Regional Hospital
Located 50 minutes west of Asheville, North Carolina, Sylva is the county seat of Jackson County. It features a beautiful region filled with mountain trails and waterfalls as well as a unique Main Street district anchored by hometown shops and restaurants. The Sylva area is home to Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, which recently attained an all-time high enrollment of 10,000 students, and Southwestern Community College which has earned national rankings as one of the best community colleges.
Harris Regional Hospital, established in 1925, is an 86-bed acute and specialty care facility serving the western North Carolina counties of Jackson, Swain, Graham, and Macon as well as parts of North Georgia. The hospital offers two dozen medical specialties, and its major service lines include women’s care, orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology and emergency medicine. The hospital serves as a medical hub for patients from around the region with more than half of the hospital’s patients coming from outside Jackson County. In addition, Harris Regional Hospital operates an urgent care in Sylva and an outpatient facility in Franklin, North Carolina. The hospital is also affiliated with various regional organizations through clinical and community partnerships that benefit the health of the region. Harris Regional Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.
