Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - New Free-Standing ER/Urgent Care Site - Raleigh, NC

• Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
• Location: UNC Health Rex Emergency & Urgent Care - Creedmoor Road (Raleigh), NC
• Status: Full Time
• System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina

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New Free-Standing Emergency & Urgent Care | UNC Health | Opening June 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 June 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
• Participa te 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
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage with tail

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.