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Location
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
1001 Blythe Ave
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health as a Pediatric Hepatologist Liver Transplant Physician in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

 

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.


Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC, seeks a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join its expanding liver transplant program. As part of Advocate Health—the nation’s third largest nonprofit healthcare system—this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology division, recognized as the largest in North Carolina and ranked #22 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division at Levine Children’s Hospital comprises 15 physicians and 8 nurse practitioners, supported by a multidisciplinary team including nurses, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, research coordinators, and quality improvement specialists. The team provides more than 17,000 outpatient visits and 2,700 procedures annually. 

Liver transplantation services are provided in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), with UPMC surgeons working alongside local transplant surgeons at Levine Children’s Hospital. Pediatric transplant hepatologists coordinate closely with both surgical teams to ensure comprehensive medical care for transplant patients. In 2025, the growing program performed seven pediatric liver transplants.

Candidates should possess experience in liver transplantation and demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary patient care. A clinical faculty appointment with Wake Forest University School of Medicine is available, commensurate with experience.


Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a clinical leader dedicated to advancing pediatric hepatology through excellence in patient care, education, and research. The successful candidate will contribute to our national reputation and foster innovation in multidisciplinary care.

Levine Children’s Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in specialties including Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, and Cancer. Our hepatology program offers comprehensive therapies and is supported by an inclusive culture that values diverse contributions. Atrium Health provides an environment where your expertise is respected, your commitment to medicine is rewarded, and you are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.




Highlights
  • Contribute to a growing pediatric liver transplantation program.
  • Generous compensation and retirement benefits
  • Provide inpatient consultations, outpatient care, and endoscopic procedures.
  • Eligible for medical director of hepatology, based on clinical experience.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary clinics for children with complex conditions, including muscular dystrophy, Fontan physiology, and gene therapy needs.
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling, including one remote workday per week when not on service.
  • Mentor residents and medical students.
  • Engage in research and educational initiatives with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte campus.

Training and/or Experience Required
  • BE/BC 
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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