Pediatric Hospitalist - Practice Medical Director

Requisition ID: 2025-49214
Location: US-NC-Statesville
Specialty: Physician - Leadership
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Velicia Carter
Contact: velicia.carter@pediatrix.comOverview

 

 

Attractive Leadership Opportunity

Up to $20K Sign on Available! Competitive Salary!

Live in the heart of Suburbia! Only 45 minutes North of Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

Medical Director – Pediatric Hospitalist

Location: Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina
Organization: Pediatrix Medical Group

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Pediatric Hospitalist-Medical Director to lead our newly established practice at Iredell Memorial Hospital, a 247-bed comprehensive healthcare facility with approximately 600–800 births annually.

Leadership Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a pediatric hospitalist program from the ground up. As Medical Director, you will:

• Provide strategic and clinical oversight of the pediatric hospitalist practice
• Collaborate closely with hospital administration and regional leadership
• Mentor and support fellow physicians
• Represent the practice in hospital and community leadership roles

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage pediatric patients in the inpatient unit
• Provide coverage for the newborn nursery
• Consult with families and referring providers
• Participate in call coverage
• Offer consultative support in the Emergency Department
• Attend high-risk deliveries as needed

Why Iredell Memorial Hospital?

Recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in the Charlotte region and named one of the Healthiest Employers in 2021, Iredell Memorial Hospital is committed to excellence in patient care and employee well-being.
Learn more: www.iredellhealth.org

About Statesville, NC

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Statesville offers a charming small-town atmosphere with easy access to the vibrant city life of Charlotte—just under an hour away. The area boasts:

• Highly rated public and private schools
• Affordable cost of living
• Outdoor recreation at nearby Lake Norman State Park
• Family-friendly attractions including Iredell Museums, Zootastic Park, and Fort Dobbs Historic Site

Statesville is an ideal location for professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming community.

Qualifications

Board Certified

 

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

 

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. 

 

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.  

About Us

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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