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General Information

Location
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Advocate Health

Description & Requirements

Pediatric Critical Care Division Chief Opportunity, Located in beautiful Charlotte, NC

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) in Charlotte, NC is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician with a strong clinical and academic foundation to serve as Division Chief, of the Pediatric Critical Care division. Comprised of 11 Pediatric Critical Care physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers with strong multidisciplinary collaboration, this position offers a robust academic and clinical foundation with opportunities for program growth, innovation, and leadership development.


Highlights

  • Well-established program:
    • 24-bed PICU with the highest PICU admission volume in North Carolina
  • Comprehensive scope of care:
    • ECMO, CRRT, solid organ transplantation, advanced mechanical ventilation
  • High-acuity referral center:
    • We are the region’s only comprehensive Pediatric Level 1 trauma center.
  • Strong multidisciplinary collaboration:
    • 11 Pediatric Critical Care physicians and 10 APPs working within integrated care teams
  • Academic foundation:
    • Embedded in Wake Forest University School of Medicine with clear pathways for teaching, research, and academic advancement

The Division Chief / Medical Director Role Responsibilities:

  • Leading and mentoring physicians and advanced practice providers in a high-acuity, high-volume environment
  • Advancing quality, safety, and evidence-based care centered on children and families
  • Promoting a culture of learning, discovery, and continuous improvement, consistent with the Department’s academic mission
  • Supporting faculty success through mentorship, professional development, and academic advancement
  • Collaborating with hospital, enterprise, and university leadership to support program growth and innovation
  • Representing Pediatric Critical Care at the system, academic, regional, and national levels
  • Serving as a visible leader who models integrity, collaboration, stewardship, and respect

Training and/or Experience Required

  • MD or DO
  • Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Minimum of 5 years post‑fellowship preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential
  • Commitment to academic excellence, education, quality improvement, and team‑based care
  • Ability to inspire, develop, and retain a diverse, high‑performing faculty and APP team
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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