Emergency Physician - AdventHealth Polk ED - Columbus, NC

Emergency Physician Opportunity in Columbus, NCJoin AdventHealth Polk Hospital ED – Emergency Physician Opportunity in Columbus, NC! Staffing by Wake Forest Emergency Physicians, a group known for transparency, lifestyle balance, and excellent care. AdventHealth Polk is a community-owned, non-profit critical access hospital just 1 hour from Asheville on the Blue Ridge escarpment. Wake Forest Emergency Providers, affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest School of Medicine, delivers high-quality emergency care across Hospital Emergency Departments and Free-Standing Emergency Departments throughout the Greater Charlotte Market and Central and Northwest North Carolina. Our physicians practice in settings that offer a strong sense of community and teamwork, while benefiting from the clinical resources, academic collaboration, and innovation of a leading nonprofit health system. Highlights9-bed ED, single coverage, ~11k annual volume (20–40 pts/day)25 inpatient beds, including a 6 bed ICU12-hour shifts (6a–6p / 6p–6a)Experienced nurses & techs, great ratiosFull-time hospitalist support (day onsite, night telemedicine)Supportive administration & strong consultant relationshipsLow-stress environment with short wait times and appreciative patientsEPIC EMRDAX AI scribe with note writing capabilitiesBe part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service lineExperience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patientsClose to Asheville, Spartanburg, GreenvilleTraining and/or Experience RequiredEmergency Medicine Board Certified / Board Eligible (ABEM)North Carolina Medical License (or eligibility)Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration in North CarolinaBenefitsComprehensive 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 assistancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerAbout Columbus, North Carolina Columbus is a charming small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the county seat of Polk County. Known for its serene landscapes and welcoming atmosphere, Columbus offers a close-knit community with a rich history. The town features the historic Polk County Courthouse and Stearns Park, hosting many community events throughout the year. With local amenities like St. Luke's Hospital, shops, and dining options, Columbus provides a high quality of life. Its beautiful natural surroundings offer plenty of outdoor activities. Whether exploring historic sites or enjoying local events, Columbus, NC, is a wonderful place to call home. About Advocate Health 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

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—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—

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—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.