Posted 9 hours ago
Description
Opportunity Requirements
UNC Health Appalachian is recruiting for an Outpatient Family Medicine Physician:
Child, Adult and Geriatric patient panel in a rural, underserved area
Join a well-known Family Med Clinic in Western NC
Ability to precept Family Med residents (optional)
UNC Affiliated Health System
EPIC experience a plus
Compensation Includes: Sign On, Relocation, Base Salary, Loan Reimbursement, Yearly CME Stipend, 6 Weeks Vacation/CME, Health & Retirement Benefits, Paid Malpractice
About US
UNC Health Appalachian currently owns 2 hospitals in Boone and Linville, NC (Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital); as well as a regional cancer center, a 27-bed inpatient behavioral health center
Most training takes place around Watauga Medical Center; which has:
Grade "A" Leap Frog Safety Rating
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Chest Pain
Joint Commission Primary Stroke Certification
Stroke Honor Roll Silver Plus Achievement Award by the American Heart Association
Perks of the Area:
Boone, NC
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is one of the most well know university and resort communities in the Southeast. Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, Skiing/Snowboarding, Rock climbing, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Fishing that the Southeast has to offer. Great Shopping, Fine Dining, Breweries, Wineries and Cultural options are in abundance around the Boone, Blowing Rock and Linville communities.
Top Rated North Carolina Public Schools
Home of Appalachian State University (20,000 students)
2025 America's Best Small Mountain Town (Travel & Leisure)
The Best Places to Retire in 2018 (Forbes Magazine),
The 10 Most Beautiful Small Towns in North Carolina (Attractions of America)
2021 Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina (Niche)
Our Favorite Small Towns in North Carolina (Southern Living)
