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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

Physician, Pediatric Pulmonology

PulmonologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve.

We are seeking a board certified/board eligible Pediatric Pulmonologist to join our established Pediatric Pulmonology division in Wake County, North Carolina. The WakeMed Pediatric Pulmonology program started in September 2019.

Our team currently consists of one physician, two nurse practitioners, RN care coordinator, respiratory therapists, and other support staff. It is planned to expand the division to consist of five providers, including a sleep physician, as well as APP support.

This is a clinical position providing outpatient, inpatient, and endoscopic coverage.

The division provides comprehensive care for children with respiratory problems, including outpatient clinic and inpatient consultative support for the WakeMed Children’s Hospital and emergency department, pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and pediatric bronchoscopy. Call coverage and clinical responsibilities will be shared among physicians.

Some Highlights of the Program

  • Consultative service – pediatric hospitalist, PICU, and NICU teams admit patients
  • EMR – EPIC for both inpatient and outpatient
  • Medical student and resident teaching opportunities with adjunct academic appointments available
  • Community outreach opportunities with local general pediatric offices
  • Highly efficient endoscopy suite and anesthesia support
  • Spirometry and FeNO services in outpatient clinics
  • Body plethysmography and cardiopulmonary exercise stress test support available
  • Support for biologics for severe asthma available
  • Clinic locations – Raleigh, Clayton, Apex

The position reports directly to the Director of Pediatric Subspecialties and supports the mission, values, and management of WPP. Qualified candidates must be currently board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. To learn more about our pediatric services, please visit our website at wakemed.org and the pediatric pulmonology page at wakemed.org

  • As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including:
  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation
  • Robust time off for ideal work life balance
  • Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues, etc
  • Variety of retirement programs including matching 403b
  • Commencement / Relocation Bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible Employer

WakeMed is situated in a vibrant growing community and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year-round outdoor activities in a temperate climate. Our area also provides an ideal family environment with quality school systems and unsurpassed recreational activities.

Physicians interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit a CV to our applicant system and are also invited to inquire in confidence.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Medical Physician Required

Education

Doctorate Medicine Required

Experience

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive clinical care for children with respiratory issues, including inpatient consultations, outpatient clinics, and pediatric bronchoscopy. Responsibilities also include participating in call coverage, teaching residents and students, and contributing to community outreach programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology and hold a Doctorate of Medicine. The role requires completion of a relevant fellowship or residency program and a valid medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

EPIC EMRAsthma management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Pediatric Pulmonology at WakeMed Health & Hospitals a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pulmonology — ranked against 116 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in pulmonologyranked against 116 Pulmonology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $413k (middle half $328k–$514k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in North Carolina474 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNorth Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment474 active listings, Nov 2026
Pulmonology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 39 postings, 30 closed
New Pulmonology listings45 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (−17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (116 Pulmonology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all physicians: too few North Carolina Pulmonology postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 116 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hospitals and Health Care
Raleigh, NC
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus incentive and bonus compensation
Robust time off for work-life balance
Comprehensive benefit package including paid malpractice, CME, dues
Retirement programs including matching 403b
Commencement/Relocation Bonus
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$369k
Typical market rent
$1,572/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.