Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a board-certified Family Medicine physician to serve as core faculty for a Family Medicine Residency Program. This is a unique opportunity to help educate and prepare community-based physicians to care for rural populations while also providing outpatient care in a hospital-owned practice setting. We are looking for a skilled and experienced physician who is committed to providing outstanding, compassionate care to all patients.
Position Highlights:
Responsible for supervising and teaching residents
Strong emphasis on teaching and patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities to develop administrative skills
70/30 preceptor-to-clinical workload
Hospital rotation required 1 2 weeks every 6 to 8 weeks
Daily outpatient volume of while in clinic
Wide scope of services offered across multiple specialties, including General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Primary Care, and Urology
Candidate Requirements:
Board-certified in Family Medicine
Inpatient and outpatient experience required
Comfortable performing joint injections, dermatology procedures, and OMT
Recent graduates encouraged to apply
No visa candidates will be considered
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Loan repayment, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Community Highlights:
Enjoy a family-friendly community with an affordable cost of living. The area offers:
Museums, historic sites, and local arts
Outdoor recreation including walking trails, fishing, canoeing, and golf
Easy weekend trips to the North Carolina coast or Blue Ridge Mountains via nearby major highways
A welcoming lifestyle with caring neighbors and strong community ties
About Us:
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (MD or DO) to join a Family Medicine Residency Program as Core Faculty at a community-based teaching hospital in North Carolina. This role is ideal for physicians who are passionate about medical education, resident mentorship, and full-spectrum family medicine, and who bring established inpatient and outpatient experience to an academic setting.
This position combines resident teaching and precepting with an outpatient continuity clinic, allowing physicians to meaningfully impact the next generation of providers while maintaining active clinical practice in a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on rural and underserved care.
Position Overview
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Specialty: Family Medicine
Role: Core Faculty Family Medicine Residency
Candidate Type: MD or DO
Visa Sponsorship: Not available (no J-1 or H-1)
Schedule & Workload
Teaching / Preceptorship: 70%
Clinical Practice: 30% (outpatient primary care)
Inpatient / Backup Rotation:
1 2 weeks every 6 8 weeks
Family Medicine inpatient service including pediatrics and newborn care
Daily Outpatient Volume: patients
Opportunity Highlights
Core Faculty role in a growing, community-based Family Medicine Residency Program
Balanced academic and clinical responsibilities with meaningful resident interaction
Strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and direct patient care
Opportunities to develop administrative, leadership, and curriculum roles within the residency
Broad hospital scope including General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Primary Care, and Urology
Family-friendly community with affordable cost of living and access to major North Carolina metros
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Eligible for sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and loan repayment
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Retirement investment options
Generous PTO and CME allowance
Supportive leadership culture that values physician engagement and work-life balance
Candidate Qualifications
Experience is required for this role.
Board-Certified in Family Medicine (MD or DO)
Demonstrated experience in both inpatient and outpatient family medicine
Comfortable performing joint injections, dermatologic procedures, and OMT
Strong interest in medical education, resident supervision, and mentorship
Obstetrics experience welcomed but not required
Commitment to rural and community-based medicine
About the Residency Program
Home to three accredited residency programs:
Family Medicine
Dermatology
Transitional Year
One of only five Dermatology residency programs in North Carolina
Strong institutional investment in training physicians to serve rural and underserved populations
Supportive academic environment with a focus on quality education and community impact
About
TinkBird is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens, and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.
Interested Candidates, Please email your CV to Kayla Garza at or call/text for more information.