The Children's Emergency Center at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia is recruiting a Medical Director with board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine to lead a dedicated, child-specific emergency unit embedded within a 696-bed Level II Trauma Center. This is a daytime-only leadership and clinical role — no overnight shifts — serving a high-volume pediatric population of 26,000 annual visits in a purpose-built environment designed exclusively for children. The position offers a compelling combination of administrative leadership scope, a nationally recognized hospital platform, and a suburban Atlanta lifestyle with exceptional quality of life.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation package — specific details provided upon inquiry
- Robust benefits package included
- CME allowance provided
- Expense reimbursement account
- Fully paid professional malpractice coverage
- No overnight shifts — schedule structured to protect work-life balance
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated Children's Emergency Center with 9 pediatric beds — physically and operationally separate from the adult Emergency Department
- 26,000 annual pediatric emergency visits — robust volume supporting both clinical engagement and meaningful leadership impact
- No overnight shifts; daytime-focused schedule
- Child-appropriate waiting areas and patient rooms designed specifically for the pediatric population
- Technology designed for children throughout the unit
- Separate registration and triage from the main Emergency Department, ensuring a dedicated pediatric patient flow
- Host facility is Northside Hospital Gwinnett — a 696-bed Level II Trauma Center with more than 1,700 physicians and 7,700 employees
- Full-service hospital campus includes the Strickland Heart Center, Gwinnett Women's Pavilion, and advanced cancer genetic testing services
- Hospital recognition includes: Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Certification, AHA Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Plus, AHA Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold, and Beacon Award in Critical Care Excellence
Qualifications
- Board certification (BC) in Pediatric Emergency Medicine required
- Completion of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship
- Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Strong clinical background in pediatric emergency care
- Demonstrated interest in or experience with clinical leadership and departmental development
About the Community
Lawrenceville is a thriving suburb located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta in Gwinnett County, offering easy access to the University of Georgia in Athens and the full cultural and professional amenities of one of the Southeast's most dynamic metropolitan areas. Gwinnett County is home to the Atlanta Gladiators and the Gwinnett Stripers, and the broader Atlanta region delivers fine dining, world-class shopping, rich history, and a blend of Southern charm and urban sophistication that consistently ranks it among the most desirable places to live in the country. Physicians relocating here enjoy a lower cost of living relative to comparable metro markets, strong school systems, and four-season outdoor recreation within easy reach.