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Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)- UNC Health Chatham/SOM
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An Emergency Medicine Physician makes immediate medical decisions and acts to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
$226,534 / year median in North Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Description Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine Physician UNC Chatham Hospital Emergency Department Join a collegial team providing comprehensive emergency care in a supportive rural setting, just 30 miles from Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle. About the Position The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with UNC Health and Chatham Hospital, seeks a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician for the UNC Chatham Hospital Emergency Department. UNC Chatham Hospital is a 25-bed rural Critical Access Hospital located in Siler City, NC, approximately 30 miles from Chapel Hill. The newly renovated 15-bed ED sees approximately 18,000 visits annually and is staffed by Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and energetic group of physicians providing emergency care to a rural community. The ED team is supported by advanced practice providers, telepsychiatry services, on-site interpreter services, a system transfer center, and UNC AirCare. We use Epic as our EHR with AI-powered documentation support. CT and ultrasound are available daily, with MRI available five days per week. Bedside ultrasound and GlideScope are also available. The Maternity Care Center is staffed 24/7 with cesarean section capability, and cardiology and general surgery consultants are readily available. Academic Environment Physicians in the ED practice group are employed through the UNC Department of Family Medicine, consistently ranked a top academic family medicine program in the United States. Our mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate health care to the surrounding rural community. The ED serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty interested in academic advancement have opportunities for professional development across the department's missions, including teaching, clinical excellence, research, and administration. Schedule & Work Environment The position offers flexible scheduling options with a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts. Full-time equivalent is 1520 hours annually. The manageable patient volume allows for meaningful patient interactions while maintaining work-life balance in a collegial, team-based environment.