Faculty Physician - Family Medicine - Center at Cullowhee, NC

Mahec • Asheville, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

MAHEC is hiring a Faculty Physician in Family Medicine to provide outpatient and inpatient care, teach and mentor residents and students, and contribute to scholarship and community-based health sciences research. The role is part of the Department of Family Medicine and supports its clinical needs and efforts to increase access to rural healthcare in Western North Carolina. The physician will provide ambulatory care at Family Medicine practice sites and inpatient services at Mission Hospital. The position combines clinical practice with learner education, effective supervision, and scholarly activity.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, healthcare knowledge, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The physician is expected to maintain current clinical knowledge, licensure, and required training; communicate respectfully and clearly with patients, families, and colleagues; and work collaboratively with the interprofessional team.

Regular on-site attendance is essential. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or flexed to meet client or division needs, for 40 hours per workweek. Weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required, and hours may need to be flexible for special assignments or evening activities. All employees and learners must receive the flu vaccine or have an approved exemption. MAHEC does not provide employment-based U.S. visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Completion of a Family Medicine residency program.
• Licensure to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Certification by the American Board of Family Physicians.
• Appointment in good standing to the medical staff of Mission Health System.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to lift and carry 25–35 lbs and push or pull 50–100 lbs occasionally (0–33% of the workday).
• Ability to work on-site during typical business hours, with occasional weekend, holiday, or evening coverage and flexibility for special assignments or evening activities.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience.
• Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to Family Medicine patients in the ambulatory setting for six to seven half-days weekly.
• Provide direct clinical care and oversight of resident teams in the inpatient setting at Mission Hospital for 5–10 weeks per year.
• Meet institutional requirements for credentialing, documentation, billing, and other professional work in a timely manner.
• Work effectively with members of the extended interprofessional team.
• Perform additional clinical duties for emergent situations or as otherwise arranged.
• Serve as a faculty advisor and mentor for residents.
• Promote and participate in departmental educational programs for continuing education, residents, and students, including didactics in areas of interest in Internal Medicine.
• Supervise and teach learners in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Demonstrate commitment to community-based health sciences and research.
• Pursue scholarly activity.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for employees who meet federal requirements; remaining student loan balances may be forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.
• MAHEC offers a Total Rewards package intended to support employees’ service, health, financial security, careers, and wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed