Description

Pulmonology Opportunity in Western, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 + visits a year. UNC Physicians 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. We are seeking a personable and engaging general pulmonologist to join our team!

 Position Information:

• UNC Pulmonology at UNC Caldwell in both Lenoir, NC and Hickory, NC practice locations
• Full-time- 36 patient contact hours with 4 hours dedicated to charting/admin
• Call- no inpatient or hospital obligations, call only required for clinic critical labs
• Strong CPN network and referral base
• Current providers include 2 physicians
• Currently have cardiac rehab with plans to add pulmonary rehab next fiscal year
• Will work with a respiratory therapist at the hospital to help develop a lung screening program in the clinic
• Access to a Body Box for full PFTs at the hospital
• First in NC to have the new Galaxy Bronchoscopy Robot System offering state of the art care to patients

 This Position Features & Benefits:

• The benefits afforded a hospital-employed provider with rewards that recognize individual productivity, all benefits will be based on part-time status
• Relocation allowance & potential sign-on bonus, Paid Time Off and CME allowance

 Lifestyle, Scenery, Recreation, Friendship, Professional Career—Have it ALL!

• 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
• Natural scenic beauty in Wilson Creek Gorge, a Wild and Scenic River & Blue Ridge Parkway
• Proximity to higher education opportunities & 4 beautiful seasons of temperate weather

 To be considered, please email your resume to jennifer.lebeau@unchealth.unc.edu