Pediatrics - Surgery - Physician

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Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is recruiting two Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Pediatric Surgeons to join an established team of 5 pediatric surgeons in Charlotte, North Carolina. These are hospital-employed positions carrying a faculty appointment through Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

This is a heavily clinical practice with a growing clinical and translational research focus, at a pivotal moment of expansion for the pediatric surgery service line as Levine Children's builds toward a more freestanding children's hospital model.

About Levine Children's Hospital & Pediatric Surgery

Levine Children's Hospital is widely regarded as the most comprehensive children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, D.C., and has been recognized among the "Best Children's Hospitals" for 19 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report, with national Top 50 rankings across 7 pediatric specialties.

The Pediatric Surgery division delivers the full breadth of general pediatric surgical, thoracic and trauma care for children of all ages, backed by leading clinical infrastructure:

• Level IV NICU — the region's largest, serving as the primary referral hub for critically ill newborns and infants with complex congenital disease
• Dedicated pediatric and pediatric cardiac/cardiovascular intensive care units with 44 specialized critical care beds
• The region's only pediatric ECMO program
• The only American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in the Charlotte region
• Advanced video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery capability
• Active participation in the Pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP-P)

Academic Affiliation & Program Growth

All members of the group hold academic appointments within the Department of Pediatrics. In 2025, Wake Forest University School of Medicine opened its first four-year medical school campus in Charlotte, located in the city's Innovation District, deepening the academic partnership between Atrium Health and Wake Forest. Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery maintains a strong affiliation with the fully accredited General Surgery Residency. We are seeking candidates with a genuine commitment to resident, APP and medical student education alongside clinical and translational research.

This is an active period of program-building. Levine Children's is transitioning toward a more freestanding children's hospital as part of an evolving Women's & Children's facility. Adult service lines — which currently share significant resources with pediatrics — are scheduled to relocate to a separate facility on the same campus in 2027, freeing up space and resources dedicated specifically to pediatric growth. New surgeons will play a direct role in shaping and building out pediatric surgery programs and services throughout this transition.

Clinical Responsibilities & Practice Model

• Provide the full breadth of general pediatric surgical, thoracic and trauma care across the newborn-to-adolescent age range

• Share call equally among the group
• Work alongside a robust team of dedicated PGY-1 through PGY-4 general surgical residents and 18 pediatric surgery and pediatric trauma advanced practice providers (APPs)
• Strong institutional support and appetite for new program development — candidates with a specific clinical interest and training (e.g., colorectal and pelvic reconstruction, surgical oncology, advanced minimally invasive/robotic surgery, advanced hepatobiliary) are especially encouraged to apply and help build a dedicated program
• Benefit from established relationships with a well-developed regional referral network, plus ready consult access to the full breadth of adult surgical specialties through the shared General Surgery Residency program

Training and/or Experience Required

• Completed, or in the final stages of completing, an ACGME-approved Pediatric Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery
• Advanced minimally invasive surgical skills, with the ability to perform the full range of pediatric surgical services. Robotic surgical skills are desired.
• Academically oriented, with a genuine interest in resident education and in clinical/translational research

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.