Adolescent Medicine Physician Section Chief
Listed compensation
$265k-$376k
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Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital | Faculty Appointment Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA
Carilion Children’s is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Adolescent Medicine Physician to serve as Section Chief of our established Adolescent and School-Based Health program, which includes three school-based health clinics, expanding care across the region.
Why Join Us?
Based at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center, our premier multidisciplinary pediatric center of excellence, providing integrated subspecialty care, therapy services, and family-centered care in one convenient location.
Shape the future of adolescent medicine through leadership opportunities in innovative care models that support adolescent health and seamless transition to adult care.
Join a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team that includes Internal Medicine and Pediatric Physicians, Experienced Advanced Practice Providers, Behavioral Health Counselor, and Pediatric Nurses in our three school-based locations.
- Teach and mentor faculty, residents, and medical students
- Faculty appointments with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine with research opportunities in collaboration with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI)
Supportive Faculty Team and Established EPIC EMR
The Section Chief role offers a leadership opportunity which combines clinical practice, academic engagement, and program development within a physician-led academic health system.
About Carilion Children’s
Carilion Children’s is western Virginia’s primary pediatric referral center and is anchored by a 60-bed NICU/Intermediate nursery, 8-bed PICU, 24-bed pediatric inpatient unit, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, dedicated pediatric emergency department, 19 pediatric subspecialty clinics and robust ancillary services, and residency programs including Pediatric, Family Medicine, OB-Gyn, and IM. Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke offers exceptional outdoor recreation, vibrant culture, and outstanding schools and universities.
To learn more, please contact Jeri Lantz, MD, FAAP, FACP, Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine, jllantz@carilionclinic.org or Brooks Michael, Physician Recruiter, sbmichael@carilionclinic.org.
- Work Experience
- Board Certified in Adolescent Medicine (ABMS or AOA)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Adolescent Medicine fellowship
- Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills
Benefits
Carilion Clinic offers a competitive salary with incentives tied to productivity and quality metrics, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid malpractice and tail coverage, health insurance, and retirement benefits, including a fully funded pension plan.
Carilion Clinic offers a competitive salary with incentive tied to productivity and quality criteria. Salary range is $265,000-$376,000 annually. The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package.
You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary. Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary. In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.
Key Responsibilities
The Section Chief will lead the Adolescent and School-Based Health program, overseeing clinical operations and program development. They will also engage in academic activities, including teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Adolescent Medicine and have completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship. Strong leadership and collaborative skills are required to manage multidisciplinary teams and school-based clinics.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Adolescent Medicine — Physician Career Context
Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 107 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$321k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $317k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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