Description Specialization:
Pediatric Pulmonology
Job Summary:
Mission Children's is seeking a pediatric pulmonologist to join our well-established team in Asheville, NC. Qualified Candidates: Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics with specialty certification in pediatric pulmonology Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina Ability to see an average of 20 patients per day Incentive/Benefits Package: Relocation assistance Sign on bonus Comprehensive benefits package HCA Healthcare hospital employed with base salary and bonuses Matching 401k CME reimbursement and time off About Mission Children's:
Mission Children's is the region's only children's hospital covering western North Carolina with 60 pediatric subspecialists in 23 different disciplines 51-bed, Level-III NICU staffed by our Neonatology team 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 4,500 pediatric surgeries, and 14,000 pediatric visits to our emergency department per year Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville 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 Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. Asheville is known for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries, including excellent dining at the area's 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, and a variety of private schools with challenging curriculums, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents enjoy easy access to air travel in Asheville, or nearby Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.
Community Information While Asheville retains the charm and friendliness of a medium-sized city, it boasts the amenities of a much larger city. Theater, live music, festivals, excellent restaurants, diverse populations, art galleries, cultural diversions and museums abound. Eclectic art galleries, micro-breweries and cozy cafes can be found at every turn. A food lover's paradise, culinary offerings range from traditional southern comfort food to four-star cuisine. Asheville is also home to America's largest privately-owned home, the Biltmore Estate, and the historic Grove Park Inn. Downtown Asheville is pedestrian-friendly and dog-friendly, and the city's unique skyline of art-deco style buildings are surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
