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Physician

$100k

Playground Pediatrics

Pediatrician Founding Physician

We are launching a brand-new pediatric practice in Sanford, North Carolina, and are seeking a pediatrician who wants more than a traditional associate role.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a practice from the ground up in a growing community with meaningful unmet demand for pediatric care. Families in Sanford and surrounding Lee County are actively seeking accessible, relationship-driven pediatric servicesand this practice is being designed specifically to meet that need.

From day one, you'll play a central role in shaping the clinical model, patient experience, and long-term vision of a practice built to serve the community for years to come.

Sanford offers a rare combination of small-town accessibility and proximity to some of North Carolina's most desirable destinations:

  • 40 minutes to Raleigh and the Research Triangle
  • 30 minutes to Southern Pines & Pinehurst (top-ranked golf and lifestyle destination)
  • Easy access to Chapel Hill and Durham
  • Just a few hours to North Carolina's beaches or the Blue Ridge Mountains

You'll find:

  • A family-friendly, fast-growing community with increasing investment and development
  • Affordable housing and short commutes compared to larger metro areas
  • A strong sense of community and opportunity to make a visible impact

This is an ideal setting for someone who wants both meaningful work and an accessible, well-balanced lifestyle.

As a founding physician, you'll be instrumental in 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
  • 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 well-suited for a physician who values autonomy, purpose, and the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the start.

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 collaborative mindset
  • Interest in community engagement and practice-building

Compensation & Support:

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Potential eligibility for Federal loan repayment programs (up to $100,000), pending approval
  • Potential eligibility for North Carolina Office of Rural Health incentives (up to $100,000), pending approval
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Full operational and administrative supportso you can stay focused on patient care

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

  • Be a founding physician in a thoughtfully designed pediatric practice
  • Serve a community with real demand and immediate need
  • Live within reach of Raleigh, Pinehurst, and major NC destinations
  • Build a practice with long-term leadership opportunity and growth potential

To learn more, please submit your CV and a brief note of interest to:

Michael Bass VP of Corporate Development & Recruiting View email address on click.appcast.io

Playground Pediatrics
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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