**Description** **Specialization:** Pediatric **Job Summary:** Mountain Area Pediatrics (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/mountainareapeds.com/\_\_;!!LgPfcEISpGU!4W\_2pPGuaJLWQmKqwvfptV1JI0gMq\_vyY7yqmRItjl9wcFdFfKQyn29l8cJaON\_jOyKoGg-KeRs7P9htvOKKxJS7c7tiNw$) , along with Mission Health, is seeking a full -time **Pediatrician** to join a busy practice located in Asheville, North Carolina. **Qualified Candidates** : + Board certified / board eligible in pediatrics + New and experienced physicians encouraged to apply + _Please note that this position does not offer visa support_ **Position Highlights** : + Outpatient setting with clinic hours Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm + Schedule is 4 days during the week with rotating after hours and weekend coverage + Pediatric-specific medical staff consists of six Board-Certified Pediatricians + Well supported by clinical staff of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, and Phlebotomists + Established patient panel and busy clinic + Call requirement 1:6 for after hours, weekend, and alternating holiday coverage with nurse triage line as first point of contact **Incentive/Benefits Package** : + This is an employed position with Mountain Area Pediatrics + Competitive compensation structure with potential partnership track + Base plus production compensation model + Relocation and signing incentives offered in most circumstances + 401(k) matching + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance + Health savings account + Disability and Life insurance + Paid time off **About Mountain Area Pediatrics:** Mountain Area Pediatrics (MAPA) is a well-established medical office providing quality care to pediatric patients in Western North Carolina. MAPA has been providing professional, compassionate pediatric medical care to our patients and their families since 1980. We embrace evidence-based medicine, preventative care, and offer same day care for acute needs. Minutes away from downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, our office boasts a prime location for patients and staff alike. **About Mission Hospital:** + Mission Health, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region + Mission Hospital is licensed for 815 beds and is the region’s only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina + Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area’s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.