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UNC Health Blue Ridge lists this Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary opportunity in morganton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionFamily Medicine Physician | UNC Health Blue Ridge
Build the Practice You Want. Care for a Community. Have Time for a Life Outside Medicine.
Western North Carolina | Multiple Practice Locations
You became a Family Medicine physician to care for people, build relationships, and make a difference across generations. Your career should also leave room for your own life.
UNC Health Blue Ridge is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine physicians to join our growing network of primary care practices in beautiful Western North Carolina.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to practice full-spectrum outpatient Family Medicine , caring for patients from newborns through older adulthood, while enjoying a schedule designed with sustainability in mind: four clinical days, one administrative day, and just 32 patient-facing hours per week.
And when your workday ends, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake James, hiking trails, local restaurants, breweries, and a welcoming community are right outside your door.
Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity
A Schedule That Gives You Time Back
4 clinical days + 1 administrative day each week
32 patient-facing hours per week
Outpatient-only practice
No hospital responsibilities
Shared after-hours call rotation
Urgent care and Emergency Department support
It's a schedule designed to give you time for excellent patient care without losing sight of the life you've built outside of medicine.
Practice Family Medicine the Way It Was Meant to Be Practiced
Build relationships with your patients and become an important part of the community you serve.
Our Family Medicine physicians provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, giving you the opportunity to care for newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and older patients .
Whether you're managing chronic disease, providing preventive care, treating an acute illness, or helping a patient navigate the next stage of life, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
You'll join a collaborative, team-oriented practice environment supported by the resources of UNC Health Blue Ridge and employed through Blue Ridge Medical Group.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking physicians who value relationships, teamwork, and community-based medicine.
Ideal candidates are:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
Comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan
Collaborative and team-oriented
Excellent communicators
Interested in building lasting relationships with patients, families, and the communities they serve
New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to explore opportunities with us.
Compensation & Benefits
We want you to build a long-term career here. Our compensation and benefits package is designed to support your professional and personal goals.
Competitive salary with productivity incentives
Generous loan repayment program
Comprehensive relocation assistance
Full professional liability coverage
403(b) retirement and savings plan
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Your Career Should Fit Your Life
Living and practicing in Western North Carolina means you don't have to choose between a meaningful career and an exceptional quality of life.
Our communities offer the connection and charm of small-town living surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains .
Your time away from the office could mean:
Boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling at Lake James
Hiking and exploring Pisgah National Forest
Taking in the views of Linville Gorge , known as the “Grand Canyon of the East”
Exploring the waterfalls, trails, and mountain streams of South Mountains State Park
Mountain biking, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation
Local arts, music, and community events
Wineries, breweries, locally owned restaurants, and shopping
A welcoming community where you can put down roots
Whether you're raising a family, looking for more space, craving the outdoors, or simply ready for a different pace of life, Western North Carolina offers the opportunity to create a life that feels more balanced.
Come discover what your career and your life could look like at UNC Health Blue Ridge .
Chloe’ Pilgrim
Director of Physician Recruitment
UNC Health Blue Ridge
No recruitment firms or placement agencies, please.
Worksite address
morganton, NC, 28655, US
Who can apply
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