Emergency Medicine Physician - UNC Health Chatham ER

Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine Physician

UNC Health Chatham Emergency Department

Join a collegial team providing comprehensive emergency care in a supportive rural setting, just 30 miles from Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle.

About the Position

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, in partnership with UNC Health and UNC Health Chatham, seeks a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician for the UNC Health Chatham Emergency Department. UNC Health Chatham 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.

Academic Environment

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.

Schedule & Work Environment

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Current certification in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS

Preferred Experience:

• Emergency department clinical experience
• Rural practice experience
• Teaching experience

Compensation & Benefits

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
• Opportunities for academic advancement

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.