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Advocate Health lists this Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity in hickory, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician Hickory, North Carolina
Catawba Valley Medical Center Wake Forest Emergency Providers
Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team in one of North Carolina's most desirable foothills communities.
Wake Forest Emergency Providers (WFEP) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our outstanding team at Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Hickory, North Carolina.
Why Physicians Choose Catawba Valley Medical Center
Practice in a modern, well-supported emergency department
Approximately 40,000 annual ED visits
34-bed Emergency Department , newly renovated/opened in 2024
No separate Fast Track physicians practice comprehensive emergency medicine
Mix of experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians and APPs
Meditech EMR
W-2 employment model with comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation of approximately $225 $250/hour
Work with a stable, collaborative team
High-functioning hospital with a strong culture of collegiality and teamwork
Cohesive Emergency Department group with exceptionally low turnover
Responsible staffing designed to support physician well-being and reduce burnout
Strong nursing and operational support
Excellent specialty backup While CVMC is not a designated Trauma Center, physicians benefit from strong specialty coverage and resources, including:
Interventional Cardiology
Chest Pain Center designation
Primary Stroke Center designation
Broad specialty support that allows physicians to practice confidently and efficiently
About Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory consistently attracts professionals seeking an outstanding quality of life without the congestion and cost of larger metro areas.
Highlights include:
Beautiful setting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
Lake Hickory for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation
Extensive parks, greenways, and biking trails
Outstanding hiking opportunities nearby
Vibrant and walkable downtown district
Local restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment
Strong schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
Convenient access to both Charlotte and the North Carolina mountains
About Wake Forest Emergency Providers
Wake Forest Emergency Providers is one of the largest non-profit emergency medicine organizations in the United States, with more than 500 providers practicing across 30+ sites of care .
As a component of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist , WFEP offers physicians the advantages of a large, respected organization while maintaining a physician-focused culture.
What makes WFEP different?
Non-profit, mission-driven organization
Transparent financials
Physician input into operational and clinical improvements
Relatively flat organizational structure
Low administrative overhead
Competitive incentive opportunities
Responsible staffing practices that help prevent burnout
Extremely low physician turnover
Growth driven primarily by expanding programs and increasing patient volumes
Contact
Kim Lewis
Wake Forest Emergency Providers
Who can apply
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