Division Chief, Emergency Medicine Department of Pediatrics - Duke University School of Medicine

Division Chief, Emergency Medicine Department of Pediatrics - Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, North CarolinaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$410,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 51 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Emergency MedicineFull-time

Overview

Location
Durham, North Carolina
SalaryDr Signal range
$370k – $558k

51 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic health system · Children's Hospital

Role summary

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine to provide strategic and operational leadership for a distinguished academic division within Duke Children's Hospital. The role includes responsibilities for clinical excellence, faculty development, research, education, and planning for future pediatric hospital expansion.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Clinical focus in Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Patient population: Pediatric patients from North Carolina and Southeast
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$370k–$558k · $410k median
$347kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$580k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$370k – $558k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
51 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$370k–$558k · $410k median
$347kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$580k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 51 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Duke Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic health system
Facility type
Children's Hospital
Patient population
Pediatric patients from North Carolina and Southeast
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
North Carolina
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic health system

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  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
Clinical focus in Pediatric Emergency Department
Admin burden
Leadership and administrative responsibilities for the division
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Join Duke Pediatrics in Durham, NC! The Department of Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for Chief of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished physician leader to guide a collaborative, academically distinguished division and help shape the future of pediatric emergency care at Duke and across North Carolina. The next Division Chief will also have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning and development of the future North Carolina Children's Hospital-a transformative initiative that will advance pediatric care, research, education, and innovation across the state and beyond. The Leadership Opportunity The Division Chief will lead a distinguished team of faculty committed to providing exceptional, family-centered care in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Duke Children's Hospital. Working closely with departmental, hospital, and health system leaders, the Chief will provide strategic, operational, and academic leadership across the division's clinical, educational, research, and quality missions. Key priorities include Advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and the patient and family experience Developing innovative clinical programs and care delivery models Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining outstanding faculty Supporting faculty development, professional growth, and career advancement Strengthening programs in research, quality improvement, and medical education Promoting a welcoming, engaging, and collaborative culture Driving strategic growth and expanding the division's impact across Duke Health Contributing to planning for the future North Carolina Children's Hospital Candidate Qualifications Qualified candidates must Hold an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree Be board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Be eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina Qualify for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level at Duke University School of Medicine Demonstrate leadership achievement in clinical care, education, scholarship, faculty development, or administration The successful candidate will also demonstrate An engaging, transparent, and collaborative leadership style Experience leading and developing faculty and multidisciplinary teams A commitment to belonging, engagement, mentorship, and professional growth Experience developing innovative clinical programs and advancing patient-centered care A record of academic achievement in research, quality improvement, education, or related scholarship The ability to articulate and implement a compelling vision for the division's future Why Duke Pediatrics? The Duke Department of Pediatrics has a longstanding tradition of excellence in patient care, medical education, research, and innovation. The Division Chief will join one of the nation's leading academic pediatric departments and benefit from the extensive expertise, resources, and collaborative environment of Duke University and Duke Health. At Duke, you will have the opportunity to Lead within a nationally recognized academic health system Collaborate across pediatric specialties, departments, institutes, and schools Care for a diverse patient population from North Carolina and throughout the Southeast Advance discovery through Duke's robust clinical and translational research infrastructure Help shape the next generation of pediatric emergency care Living in the Triangle Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, at the heart of the Research Triangle, which includes Raleigh and Chapel Hill. The region offers an exceptional quality of life with a thriving culinary and arts scene, abundant outdoor recreation, highly regarded schools, and internationally recognized universities. Residents enjoy four distinct yet mild seasons and convenient access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina's beaches. The Triangle's combination of health care, higher education, research, technology, and entrepreneurship creates a dynamic environment in which to live, work, and lead. Apply Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest describing their leadership experience and vision for the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.