Primary Care Sports Medicine - Physician - Hugh Chatham - Elkin, NC

Job Opportunity

Hugh Chatham Health, in partnership with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician with fellowship training in Sports Medicine to join our team in Elkin, North Carolina. This faculty position supports a growing, community-based program focused on training compassionate family physicians dedicated to rural health. The physician will provide comprehensive sports medicine care, including musculoskeletal injury management, concussion care, and non-operative orthopedic treatment, while also participating in resident education and mentorship. This is an excellent opportunity to combine sports medicine, primary care, and medical education within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare network that has served northwest North Carolina for nearly a century. With a broad presence across multiple counties, it provides comprehensive care through a dedicated team of providers and healthcare professionals. The organization offers a wide range of services, including family medicine, women's health, urgent care, and specialty care. Known for its high patient satisfaction and quality outcomes, Hugh Chatham Health was honored with the 2025 Women's Choice Award as one of America's Best Small Hospitals for Comprehensive Care. In July 2025, Hugh Chatham Health became part of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist system, joining Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States.

Highlights

• Hybrid Faculty Role: Combination of outpatient sports medicine clinical practice, resident education, athletic coverage, and scholarly engagement.
• Resident Education: Direct teaching, clinical supervision, sports medicine didactics, curriculum development, mentorship, and participation in resident evaluations and ACGME-required committees (CCC/PEC).
• Scholarly & Program Support: Engagement in scholarly activities, including quality improvement, research, and curriculum innovation, while collaborating with program leadership on accreditation and continuous program development.
• Clinical Care: Provide high-quality sports medicine care, including evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, concussion management, injury prevention, and non-operative orthopedic conditions, while overseeing resident sports medicine rotations and training experiences.

Training and/or Experience Required

• MD or DO degree with successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine, or eligibility to obtain certification
• Eligible for an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
• Eligible for North Carolina DEA registration and prescriptive authority
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated commitment to medical education, mentorship, and community-focused patient care
• Strong interest in collaborative, team-based care and the delivery of high-quality sports medicine services across diverse patient populations

Benefits

• Competitive academic compensation model with wRVU incentive potential
• Malpractice coverage
• Annual CME stipend
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and paid time off package

About Elkin, North Carolina Elkin is a charming town located along the Yadkin River in Surry and Wilkes counties. With a population of around 4,122, Elkin offers a blend of small-town charm and vibrant community life. Known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities, Elkin is near Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing ample opportunities for hiking and fishing. The town is part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region, home to numerous vineyards and the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. Elkin's historic downtown features unique shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions. Recognized as an official Trail Town, it hosts trails like the Overmountain Victory Trail and the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail. Whether enjoying local wineries, community events, or beautiful trails, Elkin, NC, offers a warm and inviting environment for all.

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purposefrom discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for alland lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impactfor all.