Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health

Description

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New Free-Standing Emergency & Urgent Care | UNC Health | Opening 2027

UNC Health in partnership with the UNC SOM Department of Emergency Medicine is launching an innovative new care model through a partnership with Intuitive Health to bring freestanding facilities that combine emergency department and urgent care services under one roof to communities in Wake County, NC. The first location is planned for Wake County | North Raleigh with anticipated opening in May 2027.

This hybrid model allows patients to be evaluated by a board-certified emergency physician led team, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of care—whether urgent care or full emergency treatment—without the guesswork of choosing between the two.

These state-of-the-art facilities will feature on-site laboratory services, advanced imaging including CT and X-ray, and modern clinical spaces designed to deliver efficient, patient-centered emergency care while reducing unnecessary emergency department utilization.

UNC Health is seeking experienced, full-time Emergency Medicine physicians to join the inaugural clinical team to help launch this new model of care in Wake County.

Position Highlights

• Provide emergency and urgent care evaluation within a hybrid ER/urgent care model
• Care for patients across the full spectrum of acuity
• Work in a newly built, modern facility with on-site imaging and laboratory services
• Collaborate with UNC Health hospitals & specialty services for patient admissions, follow up, and consultations  
• Participate in shaping workflows and culture for a brand-new clinical program
• Full-time schedule with competitive shift structure
• 120 hours per month
• Opportunities to be involved in academics at UNC Medical Center
• EMR: EPIC

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Emergency Medicine work experience highly valued
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient-centered communication skills
• Interest in innovative models of immediate care delivery 

Financial Package

• Competitive guaranteed base compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Quality and productivity incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Generous paid time off

Wake County

Wake County—home to Raleigh and the Research Triangle—is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, offering a unique mix of economic opportunity, innovation, and high quality of life.

Physicians and families are drawn to the area for:

• Thriving Research Triangle technology and healthcare economy
• Highly rated public and private schools
• Access to major universities including UNC, Duke, and NC State
• Short drives to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the North Carolina coast
• Vibrant food scene, arts, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly communities

UNC Health

UNC Health is a state-affiliated academic health system comprised of 20 hospitals and more than 900 clinics across North Carolina, with strong ties to the UNC School of Medicine.

Our mission is simple: to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians while advancing clinical care, education, and research.

Joining this new program offers physicians the opportunity to help launch a transformative model of emergency care while practicing within one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.

Please Contact 

Tina McLaughlin

Physician Relations and Recruitment Liaison

Cell: 919-576-7225 | tina.mclaughlin@unchealth.unc.edu

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: FP Emergency Medicine Community Intuitive Passthrough

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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.