Pediatric Endocrinology — Metropolitan Charlotte, North Carolina

We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join the collegial team at Atrium Health Levine Children’s, working at Jeff Gordon Children’s Center on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. Jeff Gordon Children’s Center is conveniently located just 27 miles northeast of Atrium Health Levine Children’s main campus in Charlotte and only 17 miles from the satellite practice in Huntersville, near Lake Norman. Consistently ranked among the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and in 8 subspecialties in 2023-24, Atrium Health Levine Children’s is the most comprehensive children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington, D.C., helping families stay closer to home.

This exceptional opportunity is joining a primarily outpatient practice (75%) with inpatient consults (25%) and satellite office coverage 1-2 days per week. Periodic inpatient coverage at Levine Children’s Hospital is available for candidates who prefer the acute care setting. There are also opportunities for teaching through the Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program. Call coverage at Jeff Gordon Children’s Center is shared with Dr. Kecha LynShue, who joined in 2008, and Nichole Towns, nurse practitioner.

The practice is part of a collaborative multispecialty group, including pediatric subspecialists in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Surgery and Urology, dedicated to improving care for children living with chronic medical conditions. Ancillary services include a diabetes educator, registered dietitian, licensed clinical social worker, certified child life specialist, and an experienced nursing team with more than 15 years of pediatric endocrinology experience. Additionally, the Diabetes Center at Atrium Health Cabarrus provides inpatient and outpatient consultation services.

About Atrium Health Levine Children’s/Jeff Gordon Children’s Center

With 234 beds, Levine Children’s has more than 150 pediatric subspecialists in 30 specialties and is proud to be part of Atrium Health, one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations. Atrium Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia with more than 3,000 system-employed providers, 750 faculty members and 14 residency programs who serve 45 acute care and specialty hospitals and 900-plus care locations.

Jeff Gordon Children’s Center at Atrium Health Cabarrus offers a peaceful, serene setting to provide care for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 in Cabarrus and surrounding counties. Services include a NICU, Progressive Care Unit, the region’s only pediatric dedicated EMU, certified child life specialists, a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, a specialized pediatric transport team for transferring patients to and from Jeff Gordon Children’s Center, and Pediatric Subspecialty Care. Through the affiliation with Atrium Health Levine Children’s, advanced pediatric services are offered at multiple specialty centers throughout the region.

Additionally, Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, officially joined together as a single enterprise, Atrium Health. Wake Forest Baptist Health and Wake Forest School of Medicine will become the academic core of Atrium Health, building a second campus of the school of medicine in Charlotte. The growth of the school of medicine will expand existing academic research capabilities in a way that will increase opportunities for clinical trials across a large, diverse market with some of the nation’s leading medical experts.

About Concord and the Charlotte Metropolitan Area

One of America’s 25 fastest-growing cities, Charlotte is currently recognized as #2 in the Best Places to Live in North Carolina and #8 in the Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-24. With a suburban location just 30 minutes from downtown Charlotte, Concord residents enjoy the benefits of both a warm Southern community and the nearby amenities of a growing metropolis. The charming and historic downtown with surrounding parks gives Concord a peaceful feel and contributes to the friendly atmosphere for which the city is known. The area has a rich history and offers a variety of cultural events and activities, including festivals, museums and galleries.

Concord has a lower cost of living compared to many other major cities in the United States, with housing costs 35% lower than the national average. With a relatively low crime rate and good public, private and independent schools, Concord is a family-friendly place to call home.

Besides its proximity to Charlotte, Concord is also near several scenic attractions, including Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and the Uwharrie National Forest. Asheville, the mountains of Western North Carolina and the ultra-scenic Blue Ridge Parkway are a 2-hour drive away, while the sandy beaches of the North Carolina and South Carolina coast are about a 3-hour drive to the east.

Nearby Charlotte has grown into a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community of more than 2.5 million, boasting a thriving economy, which includes being the second-largest banking hub in the country behind New York City. In addition to many exceptional private and independent schools, the region offers several colleges and universities, including the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte, and Davidson College.

Residents enjoy a temperate four-season climate with mild winters. Sports fans will enjoy the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Charlotte Knights (minor league baseball), all with stadiums downtown. Museums, a vibrant visual and performing arts scene, and outstanding restaurants and shopping round out some of the enjoyable aspects of big-city life. With an expanding international airport, Charlotte’s region provides a perfect blend of the Old South and modern cosmopolitan amenities.

For complete details and confidential consideration, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Glenda Church Smith, Principal

Pediatric Search Partners

877-440-3832 Telephone

214-850-3094 Text

Email: glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com