Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with UNC Health and Chatham Hospital, seeks a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician for the UNC Chatham Hospital Emergency Department. UNC Chatham Hospital is a 25-bed rural Critical Access Hospital located in Siler City, NC, approximately 30 miles from Chapel Hill. The newly renovated 15-bed ED sees approximately 18,000 visits annually and is staffed by Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and energetic group of physicians providing emergency care to a rural community. The ED team is supported by advanced practice providers, telepsychiatry services, on-site interpreter services, a system transfer center, and UNC AirCare. We use Epic as our EHR with AI-powered documentation support. CT and ultrasound are available daily, with MRI available five days per week. Bedside ultrasound and GlideScope are also available. The Maternity Care Center is staffed 24/7 with cesarean section capability, and cardiology and general surgery consultants are readily available. Physicians in the ED practice group are employed through the UNC Department of Family Medicine, consistently ranked a top academic family medicine program in the United States. Our mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate health care to the surrounding rural community. The ED serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty interested in academic advancement have opportunities for professional development across the department's missions, including teaching, clinical excellence, research, and administration. The position offers flexible scheduling options with a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts. Full-time equivalent is 1520 hours annually. The manageable patient volume allows for meaningful patient interactions while maintaining work-life balance in a collegial, team-based environment. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes excellent UNC faculty physician benefits and clinical incentive pay. Benefits include: competitive salary with clinical incentive compensation, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, generous retirement contributions (UNC system), paid time off and CME allowance, professional liability coverage, and opportunities for academic advancement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements - MD or DO required. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS will be required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience - Clinical experience in an emergency department setting, rural practice, and teaching experience is preferred, but not required.