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Description
UNC Health has an opportunity for a Board Eligible/Certified Hematology/Oncology physician to join UNC Health Cancer Care at Rockingham, a community‑based oncology practice located in northern‑central North Carolina, just north of Greensboro. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered oncology care in a close‑knit community setting, while remaining fully integrated with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the nation’s leading NCI‑designated cancer centers.
About the Opportunity
Physicians at UNC Cancer Care at Rockingham deliver comprehensive cancer care close to home for patients across north‑central North Carolina and southern Virginia, supported by the clinical standards, expertise, and care pathways of UNC Lineberger. This connection ensures:
- Evidence‑based treatment approaches
- Access to subspecialty consultation and multidisciplinary tumor boards
- Alignment with academic best practices
—all within a flexible, community‑focused practice environment.
Clinicians benefit from meaningful autonomy, strong local leadership, and the ability to build deep, longitudinal patient relationships while remaining part of a highly integrated academic cancer network.
Position Highlights
- Employed position with UNC Health Medical Group (UNCHMG)
- Full-time, 1.0 FTE
- Ambulatory clinic schedule Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm
- Practice located at UNC Health Cancer Care at Rockingham, embedded on the campus of UNC Health Rockingham
- On-site infusion services
- On-site pharmacy supporting sterile compounding
- Shared evening and weekend call, conducted virtually (no on‑site presence required)
- Experienced clinic staff and strong leadership support through UNC Hospitals and the North Carolina Cancer Hospital
About the Organization
UNC Health Cancer Care at Rockingham is part of the UNC Health Cancer Service Line and operates on the campus of UNC Health Rockingham in Eden, NC. The practice offers medical oncology, infusion, and radiation oncology services, allowing patients to receive coordinated, high‑quality cancer care locally. Additional specialty and inpatient services are available within the UNC Health system.
UNC Health Rockingham is a community hospital that serves patients from Rockingham, Guilford, Caswell, Pittsylvania, and Henry counties and beyond.
As part of the UNC Health Cancer Service Line, physicians in Eden are members of a statewide, integrated oncology network that values collaboration, career flexibility, and long‑term professional growth. Providers benefit from one cancer program, many practice settings, and a shared mission to advance cancer care across North Carolina.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid CME days and CME reimbursement
- Paid annual leave (vacation)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional malpractice coverage
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- Group life insurance
About the Community: Eden, North Carolina
Eden is a welcoming city of approximately 15,000 residents located in the Piedmont Region. Physicians enjoy the benefits of small‑town living with meaningful regional impact. Local and regional amenities include rivers, lakes, state parks, a historic downtown, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and a nostalgic drive‑in theater.
Additional location highlights:
- Approximately 25 miles from Greensboro, NC
- 39 minutes to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Approximately 1.5 hours to Raleigh‑Durham International Airport
- Lower cost of living with access to golf, festivals, and outdoor recreation
- Convenient travel to the North Carolina mountains (~2 hours) and coast (~3 hours)
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Rockingham Medical Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Eden
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Facility & Address
UNC Health Medical Group
- 516 S Van Buren Road Eden NC 27288
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Contact Information
Laura Oakes Manager/Recruiter
- Phone:336-710-7986
- Email:Click to email
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