UNC Health
Hospitalist Physician - UNC Caldwell
Lenoir, NC
Hospitalist Needed in Beautiful Western, NC
UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. UNC Physician Network 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 licensed hospital is a member of the UNC Health System located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
Position Details:
• Work with a team of experienced and highly skilled physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners
• Focus on teamwork, work-life balance, and flexibility
• Standardized documentation and extensive resources to ensure maximal efficiency and support while minimizing unnecessary and time consuming duties
• 12 hour shifts, 7 on 7 off rotation, 7a-7p. NO NIGHTS; there is a dedicated nocturnist
• Open ICU with onsite Critical Care/Intensivist. Procedures optional but not required (training available)
• Opportunities for professional growth within the UNC Health System
• EMR - Epic
• In house specialty backup available from Cardiology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Pulmonology, Podiatry, Urology
• Location- 321 Mulberry Street, SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
• Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including quality incentive bonus; Health, Vision and Dental coverage; Retirement savings plans; CME allowance
Lifestyle, Scenery, Recreation, Friendship, Professional Career—Have it ALL!
• Location in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina w/4 seasons!
• 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
• One hour-and-ten-minutes 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 resort community of Blowing Rock.
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Cost of Living
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Public Schools
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Access to Restaurants
Total Population
20,245
Median Rent
$737
Median Home Value
$115,900
Median Income
$42,673
Posted July 11, 2025