Physician (Broughton Hospital)

Physician (NS)

Broughton Hospital, a State Psychiatric Hospital serving the Western Region of NC, is recruiting for a permanent full-time Physicians (Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physicians). Our 24 hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult, deaf and geriatric patients. Hours 8:00am -5:00pm Monday through Friday. On-call as scheduled. Respond to code blue during 0800-1700 and when on call. The primary purpose of this a physician is to render medical care to physically ill patients in Broughton Hospital. This position also provides service to Employee Health Services such as treatment of medical emergency, clearance of employees to return to work after illness as needed. The position supervises Physician Extenders directly under their license and co-supervises other remaining Physician Extenders. The range of patients' age served by this position varies from adolescents to the geriatric population. Coverage encompasses the entire hospital for medical emergencies while on call. This position will be responsible for Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) in addition to the NCVIP (NC Valuing Individual Performance) for subordinate staff. Additional responsibilities will include screening referrals for admission for acceptance for evaluation based on the patient's medical stability.

Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides medical services to assigned caseload and makes daily rounds on assigned units.
• Assess and evaluate the physical findings, laboratory and radiographic studies and any other studies and consultations and translate those evaluations into orders and other communications to staff.
• Directs ongoing management of medical conditions throughout the patients' hospitalization.
• Completes patient History and Physical Assessments.
• Respond to and participate in the management of medical emergencies for all client groups experiencing acute medical decompensation.
• Collaborates with treatment teams to effectively exchange medically significant information, and takes a leadership role in creating treatment plans.
• Provides service to Employee Health such as treatment of medical emergencies and clearance of employees to return to work after illness, as needed.
• Supervises Physician Extenders directly under this position's license and co-supervises other remaining Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Recruitment Range: $147,932.00 - $295,863.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion of residency. Required license: full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in NC.
• Board certification by American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Family Practice.

Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Application Process

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for