Emergency Physician - Nonprofit Health System in Northwestern NC

Join Wake Forest Emergency Providers as an Emergency Physician in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

Wake Forest Emergency Providers, affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest School of Medicine, delivers high-quality emergency care across Hospital Emergency Departments and Free-Standing Emergency Departments throughout the Greater Charlotte Market and Central and Northwest North Carolina. Our physicians practice in settings that offer a strong sense of community and teamwork, while benefiting from the clinical resources, academic collaboration, and innovation of a leading nonprofit health system.

Highlights

• Wilkes Medical Center Emergency Department
• Nocturnist role - extra compensation included
• 8-9-hour shifts w/ Physician-led scheduling 
• 130 bed community hospital w/ 28 ED beds 
• Annual ED visits: 20,000 – 39,000
• Team of 10 full-time physicians and 3 full-time APPs
• Hospitalists in house 24/7
• EPIC EMR
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
• Less than an hour from the mountains of Boone, NC and the city of Winston-Salem, NC

Training and/or Experience Required

• Emergency Medicine Board Certified / Board Eligible
• North Carolina Medical License (or eligibility)

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus eligible and Relocation assistance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances of up to $6000 annually
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Competitive retirement options, including a 403(b) plan with up to 10% employer contributions and an additional 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance with tail coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

As a part of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family, Wilkes Medical Center offers the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical center, enabling the facility to provide world-class health care here, close to home. Wilkes Medical Center opened in 1952 as a 100-bed hospital on 19 acres, donated by Dr. Frederick C. Hubbard. The hospital joined the Wake Forest Baptist Health system on July 1, 2017. Today, we are licensed for 130 beds, including a 10-bed skilled nursing unit on our main campus. Through our offsite facilities, Wilkes Medical Center has expanded our outpatient services to include a Dialysis Center and a state of the art Rehabilitation Center.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes is an outdoor lover's paradise. Wilkes County Schools are highly ranked in North Carolina by Niche.com.  Home to MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, Wilkesboro provides a small town atmosphere with wonderful amenities, and is located within easy reach of many prominent North Carolina cities. Located just 80 miles from Charlotte, 45 miles from Winston-Salem, 45 miles from Hickory, and 35 minutes from Boone, Wilkes County remains an ideal location for those looking to escape the fast paced world of city living, while remaining close enough to commute for a night out on the town. We are a very friendly and family-based community where our patient population is quite diverse. Wilkes County offers the best of both worlds, presented with the flair of true southern hospitality.