Job Description

Pediatrician

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)

Location: Whitefield, NH and outreach sites

Commencement Bonus!

Relocation Reimbursement!

Student Loan Support!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatrician to join Weeks Medical Center, part of North Country Healthcare, in the beautiful rural communities of northern New Hampshire. This is an exceptional opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with children and their families while making a lasting impact in an underserved community.

Our pediatric providers enjoy practicing the full spectrum of outpatient pediatric medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents while promoting healthy growth and development through preventive care, early intervention, and family education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child visits, newborn care, immunizations, and routine health maintenance
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic pediatric conditions
• Monitor growth and developmental milestones while identifying concerns early and coordinating appropriate interventions
• Provide preventive care, health screenings, and age-appropriate anticipatory guidance
• Educate parents and caregivers on nutrition, safety, development, behavioral health, and disease prevention
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing and develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and treatments following evidence-based pediatric guidelines
• Coordinate care with specialists, therapists, schools, and community resources to ensure seamless, family-centered care
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to provide exceptional patient experiences and continuity of care
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws and organizational policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Benefits:

• Commencement bonus
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Ask about Student Loan Support
• wRVU Bonus
• Quality Bonus up to $10,000
• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 days sick time
• 1 week CME time and $4,000 CME funds
• Attractive benefit package
• Retirement plans
• Malpractice insurance with tail

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree
• Successful completion of a ACGME residency program with board certification (or eligible) in Pediatrics
• NH medical license or ability to obtain
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• 2-years experience preferred post residency

Why Rural New Hampshire?

• Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
• Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
• No sales or state income tax!

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
• Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About Us:

North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.

We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!