Founding Physician

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

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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