EM Physician: Blue Ridge NC - Sign on Bonus Offered!

Are you seeking a fulfilling emergency medicine position that offers exceptional pay, professional autonomy, and meaningful support to the Blue Ridge Mountains community—while maintaining a healthy work/life balance?

Join ApolloMD at UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton & Valdese, where you’ll practice at a prestigious hospital system, sure to fit your preferences. This is your chance to be part of something bigger—while still being valued as an individual.

Why Practice with ApolloMD?

ApolloMD is a physician- and APC-operated multispecialty practice that partners with top-tier hospitals, teaching institutions, and health systems. We provide a strong national network of support without sacrificing your autonomy. Our clinicians enjoy:

• Clinician-Owned: Independent group—no outside ownership or private equity. Full-time clinicians have the opportunity to become an owner.
• Autonomy & Work-Life Balance: We believe in empowering physicians, not micromanaging them.
• Clinician Support: Access to mentorship, professional development, and a network of experienced leaders.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Named one of the Top 100 Workplaces for 2025 by USA Today and both the Nation’s and Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources

UNC Health Blue Ridge - Morganton, NC

• Annual Patient Volume: 30,000
• ED Beds: 19
• Admission Rate: 10%
• Documentation: EPIC
• Physician Daily Coverage: 27 hours
• APC Daily Coverage: 30 hours
• Newly remodeled Emergency Department
• Nocturnist Differential Offered
• Moderate Acuity

UNC Health Blue Ridge - Valdese, NC

• Annual Patient Volume: 16,500
• ED Beds: 12
• Admission Rate: 6%
• Documentation: EPIC
• Physician Daily Coverage: 24 hours
• APC Daily Coverage: 10 hours (Wed - Sun), 8 hours (Mon-Tues)

A Model Designed for Flexibility & Growth

As an independent contractor, you’ll benefit from:

• Greater income control and special tax incentives
• Freedom to customize your health benefits
• Access to retirement tools like a Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA
• Professional financial guidance to help you plan for long-term success

Morganton, North Carolina is a wonderful place to live, work, play and raise a family. Located in Burke County, Morganton sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Table Rock Mountain, which provides a breathtaking backdrop every day. Morganton offers its residents many great shops and restaurants from upscale dining to relaxed cafes, beautiful city parks and facilities, as well as events all year long. Enjoy everything downtown Morganton has to offer from live music, to gallery crawls, helping at a fundraiser, attending festivals and exceptional dining. Within an hour drive you can explore the city of Asheville or relax at Lake Norman, the largest manmade body of fresh water in North Carolina.