About this opportunity
Playground Pediatrics lists this Founding Physician opportunity in rocky mount, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatrician - Founding Physician
New Pediatric Practice (De Novo) | Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Location: Rocky Mount, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Status: New Practice Opening Soon
Build Something New - Where It's Truly Needed
We are launching a brand-new pediatric practice in Rocky Mount, North Carolina , and seeking a pediatrician who wants more than a traditional associate role.
This is a rare opportunity to help build a practice from the ground up in a community with significant unmet pediatric demand . Families in and around Rocky Mount are actively seeking accessible, high-quality pediatric care-and this practice is being designed specifically to meet that need.
From day one, you will play a meaningful role in shaping the clinical experience, care model, and community relationships of a practice built to last.
Why Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle flexibility :
Less than an hour from Raleigh and the Research Triangle
Less than two hours to North Carolina's Crystal Coast beaches
Affordable housing and an easy commute
Strong community ties and a clear need for pediatric access
You get the impact and visibility of a smaller community-without giving up proximity to major metro amenities or coastal getaways.
The Role
As a founding physician, you'll be central to establishing how care is delivered and experienced in this new practice.
What you'll do: Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
Build long-term, trusted relationships with families in the community
Help shape clinic workflows, culture, and patient experience
Participate in community outreach and local partnerships
Collaborate closely with medical and operational leadership as the practice grows
This role is ideal for a physician who values autonomy, purpose, and ownership -and wants to be part of something from the beginning.
How to Apply
To learn more, please submit your CV and a brief note of interest to:
Lindsey Peters
Provider Recruiting Lead
Requirements
Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
DEA license (or ability to obtain)
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Interest in community engagement and practice-building
Compensation & Support Highly competitive compensation package
Anticipated eligibility for Federal loan repayment opportunities (up to $100,000), pending program approval and site qualification
Anticipated eligibility for North Carolina Office of Rural Health incentives (up to $100,000), pending approval and program requirements
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Malpractice coverage
Full operational and administrative support so you can stay focused on patient care
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is not a replacement role or a saturated market. It's a chance to: Be a founding physician in a thoughtfully designed pediatric practice
Serve a community with real demand and immediate need
Enjoy proximity to Raleigh and the coast while maintaining a manageable cost of living
Build something meaningful-with room for leadership and long-term growth
How to Apply
To learn more, please submit your CV
Worksite address
rocky mount, NC, 27815, US
Who can apply
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