Job Description

Nocturnist Hospitalist Opportunity in Scenic Western North Carolina
Manage the ICU for 7 days and Floor for 7 days

Ability to keep up procedures

Competative Pay

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton, NC



Practice in one of the Most Affordable Places to Live according to U.S. News & World Report, and make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community. UNC Health Blue Ridge, a not-for-profit healthcare system nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine physician for a Nocturnist Hospitalist role.
Location Highlights:

+ Minutes off the I-40 corridor

+ 1 hour from Charlotte, Boone, and Asheville

+ Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and state parks

Opportunity Highlights:

+ Schedule: 7-on/7-off, 7 PM – 7 AM

+ Role: ICU management one week, floor management the next

+ Procedures: Opportunity to maintain and grow procedural skills

+ Education: Participate in teaching IM residents and medical students

+ Support: Full spectrum of specialty care including Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, and more

Candidate Requirements:

+ Internal Medicine trained

+ ABIM certified or board eligible

+ Ability to be credentialed in procedures

Compensation & Benefits:

+ Comprehensive relocation assistance

+ Generous loan repayment program

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Full professional liability insurance

+ Excellent 403(b) retirement and savings plan

+ 8 days PTO annually

+ CME allowance

About UNC Health Blue Ridge:

+ One hospital with two locations

+ Wellness center and continuing care retirement community

+ Active graduate medical education programs for MD and DO students

Area Highlights – Nature’s Playground:

+ Pisgah National Forest and Linville Gorge (“Grand Canyon of the East”)

+ Lake James State Park: boating, fishing, swimming, paddle-in campsites, mountain biking

+ South Mountains State Park: 80-ft waterfall, 40+ miles of trails, equestrian paths, riverside campsites

+ Thriving arts scene, wineries, breweries, shopping, and dining


Ready to make a big difference in a small town? Contact me today to learn more about joining UNC Health Blue Ridge’s Hospitalist team.

No recruitment firms or placement agencies, please.

Chloe' Pilgrim Director of Physician Recruitment UNC Health Blue Ridge



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