Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 to provide care in the UNC Chatham Hospital Emergency Department. UNC Chatham Hospital is a 25-bed rural Critical Access Hospital in Siler City, North Carolina, approximately 30 miles from Chapel Hill. Its 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. The ED team is supported by advanced practice providers, telepsychiatry, on-site interpreter services, a system transfer center, and UNC AirCare. Epic is used as the EHR, with AI-powered documentation support. CT and ultrasound are available daily, MRI is available five days per week, and bedside ultrasound and GlideScope are 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, an academic family medicine program. The department’s mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate health care to the surrounding rural community. The ED is a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty interested in academic advancement can pursue professional development in teaching, clinical excellence, research, and administration. The position offers flexible scheduling with a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts. Full-time equivalent is 1,520 hours annually. The patient volume is described as manageable, supporting meaningful patient interactions and work-life balance in a collegial, team-based environment. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes clinical incentive pay, and the role includes UNC faculty physician benefits.

Requirements

Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in an emergency department setting is preferred but not required.
Rural practice experience is preferred but not required.
Teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency care to patients in the rural community served by the UNC Chatham Hospital Emergency Department.
Participate in the ED’s team-based clinical practice alongside physicians and advanced practice providers.
Contribute to the ED’s educational role as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows.
Pursue opportunities for academic advancement in teaching, clinical excellence, research, and administration, as applicable.