Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine PhysicianLocation Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital 680 Parkwood Drive Elkin, North Carolina Care Delivery Brand Atrium Health - Wake Forest BaptistDescription & RequirementsTraining and/or Experience RequiredGraduation from an accredited medical school as an MD or DOSuccessful completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residencySuccessful completion of an Obstetrics fellowship.Board-certified or Board-eligible in Family Medicine and ObstetricsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or Red CrossActive DEA registration for prescribing privilegesActive, unrestricted North Carolina medical license as an MD or DOBenefitsPaid Time Off programs available for eligible positionsComprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverageRetirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resourcesFlexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy supportEducational assistance and professional development programsPaid medical liability insuranceContinuing Medical Education (CME) allowancesRelocation assistanceAbout Elkin, North CarolinaElkin 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.About Advocate HealthAdvocate 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 purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and 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 impact—for all.