Family Medicine Physician Job at UNC Health Care in Lenoir, NC

Outpatient Primary Care APP (PA/NP)- Western, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. UNC Health Medical Group provides the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations throughout the county. Our 137 bed hospital is a member of the UNC Health System located in the Greater Hickory Area of Western, NC.

Position Features:

· Location- Westpointe Medical Practice, 2651 Morganton Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645

· Hours- Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

· 36 patient contact hours per week

· Competitive salary and benefits package

· Seeking an NP or PA who will assess and develop treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic illness. Prior Primary Care Clinic experience is required.

· Staff and administration in our practices who are well-trained, seasoned professionals

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account, and 403b, Relocation allowance, Professional Liability coverage, Paid Time Off, Continuing Medical Education allowance

About the Area:

· Centrally located to the key cities in Western North Carolina—70 minute travel time each to: Charlotte Douglas International Airport; the eclectic attractions of Asheville; the arts and history of Winston-Salem; and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock

· Temperate climate with 4 seasons

· Natural scenic beauty in Wilson Creek Gorge, a Wild and Scenic River

· Breath-taking scenic views from The Blue Ridge Parkway

· Proximity to higher education opportunities: Appalachian State University in Boone, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC; Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hudson, NC; and an excellent pre-K – 12 public school system that includes an Early College High School