About Washington Pediatrics, PA
Washington Pediatrics has been a cornerstone of pediatric care in Eastern North Carolina since 1955. Physician-owned and led by Dr. Deborah Ainsworth who has practiced here since 1990 the practice has grown to a team of 2 MDs, 2 PAs, 2 NPs (one part-time), and an embedded behavioral health psychologist, serving more than 7,230 active patients across a six-county region. Provider tenure ranges from 7 to 35 years. This is a practice where physicians build careers.
I started at Washington Pediatrics in 1990, joining 2 other pediatricians. Through the years we have grown the practice to 6 providers, all committed to taking care of the neediest of families. We treat each of our families like they were our own. One of the greatest joys of practicing for 35 years is taking care of the children of my former patients. That trust and connectivity would be difficult in many areas it is vital to our success.
Dr. Deborah Ainsworth, MD Owner & President, Washington Pediatrics
The Position
We are recruiting a full-time Staff Pediatrician. This is a 100% outpatient, office-based role no hospital rounding, no inpatient responsibilities. Patients are seen from birth through adolescence at approximately 20 per provider per day, with full clinical team support and on-site behavioral health integration.
At a Glance
Salary
Year 1: $200,000 Year 2: $210,000
PTO
20 days Year 1 25 days Year 2+ Plus CME leave
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Schedule
M F 8:30 AM 5 PM Saturday morning rotating ( 18/year)
Patients
20/day 7,230+ active Birth through adolescence
Setting
100% outpatient Office-based only No hospital
Call
Phone only 1 weeknight/week Weekend 1 in 6 weeks (shared equally)
CME
$2,500/year + CME leave
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Non-Compete
None
EMR
Veradigm
Compensation & Benefits
- Year 1 base salary: $200,000
- Year 2 base salary: $210,000
- Relocation assistance
- Loan repayment support
- Housing stipend
- CME allowance: $2,500/year + CME leave
- Malpractice insurance: employer-paid (claims-made)
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance
- Partnership track discussion after Year 1 (preferred but not mandatory)
- No non-compete
- NC Rural Health Program eligible NC LRP eligible (HPSA-designated site)
Practice Highlights
- Independent, physician-owned no health system oversight
- NCQA-recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home
- Integrated behavioral health on-site (staff psychologist + 1 BH therapist)
- Point-of-care lab and vaccine administration
- Spanish language support with on-site interpreter
- 11,500 sq. ft. facility at 1206 Brown Street, Washington, NC
Patient Population
Birth through adolescence. Predominantly Medicaid (75.2%) with a significant Hispanic patient population. The practice serves families across a largely rural, underserved six-county region of Eastern NC meaningful, mission-driven pediatric medicine.
Qualifications
- MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Active or eligible NC medical license
- Mission-driven, community-minded, and adaptable
- Comfortable in an independent, high-autonomy practice environment
- New graduates and residents welcome open to all career stages
Why Washington, NC?
Washington is a small river city on the Pamlico River one of the first towns in the United States to bear the name. Waterfront living, a renovated historic downtown, the Turnage Theatre, Goose Creek State Park, and affordable housing across all categories. Beaufort County public schools plus Montessori charter and three private schools (PreK 12). ECU Beaufort Hospital and Nutrien are significant area employers. Dr. Ainsworth has deep community connections and actively helps new providers get established quickly.
Washington Pediatrics, PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
