Hospitalist Job at Erlanger Health in Murphy, NC

Hospitalist Medical Director Needed in Beautiful Murphy, NC Near the Mountains! Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital Murphy, NC 28906

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No Verified Date:

05/04/2026

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1390135 Apply Now Save Job Block Job Share with a Friend Print Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital is seeking an outstanding Hospitalist Medical Director to join their team. Hospitalists with a passion for community care with the ability to function independently and strive for excellence in patient satisfaction should apply. Our Hospitalist will work in a 25-bed critical access hospital and enjoy a terrific quality of life in a small, friendly community surrounded by outdoor recreation and beautiful mountains. This position involves working in an

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with 6 beds, with an average of 1-2 patients that you will provide care for. As for procedures, there is no requirement to be able to do procedures for this role. This is a leadership role. Education, Training, & Experience MD or DO degree Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of North Carolina Experienced working Hospitalist preferred Hospitalist Program Overview 7on/7off, 12-hour shifts with an average of 15 shifts per month Nights are covered by a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with a physician on call Excellent compensation and benefits package 10 Paid Annual Leave Days and 5 CME Days per year Benefits of Working at Erlanger Health Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Available, Loan Repayment Malpractice Coverage Provided Teaching Affiliation- UT College of Medicine Clinical Affiliation- Vanderbilt University 10 Residency Programs & 10 Fellowship Programs Largest Employed Medical Group in region Low Cost of Living 91 miles from Chattanooga, TN 111 miles from Asheville, NC 118 miles from Atlanta, Ga Murphy "The Outdoor Mecca" Murphy, North Carolina, is the county seat of Cherokee County, located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Murphy is an old town with its origins dating back to 1839. Downtown is beautiful with tree-lined streets and many historic buildings restored to their original state. Murphy has restaurants, many unique shops, and other interesting establishments all within walking distance in the heart of town. Recreational activities are unlimited, from local trout streams to mountain biking. Hiwassee Lake is considered one of the most beautiful in the state. Murphy offers something for every sport's enthusiast. If you are looking for a beautiful small town in the mountains, look no further. Murphy, with its population of 1700 people, resembles a Norman Rockwell painting. It is indeed, small town life at the very best.