Physician - Pulmonology - Hickory

Overview

Explore an exciting opportunity with the Wake Forest Health Network Pulmonology - Catawba team in Hickory, North Carolina. We are eagerly seeking a skilled Physician to join our dynamic, team-oriented practice. Our supportive colleagues and well-trained clinical and clerical staff go the extra mile for their patients. This position offers a comprehensive outpatient practice with a diverse patient population.

As specialists in pulmonary medicine, we diagnose, treat, and care for patients with various lung diseases and sleep disorders. Our services include the management of asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, infections like pneumonia and bronchitis, lung masses, nodules, and tumors, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), pulmonary hypertension, and restrictive lung disease.

Highlights:

• 100% outpatient care role
• Full-time providers work 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours
• Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• 4.5-day workweek with one afternoon for administrative work
• Affiliation with Frye & Catawba hospitals
• Call rotation with Internal Medicine: one night per week and every 7th weekend
• Strong community relationships and excellent administrative support

What You’ll Do: 

Physicians work to care for patients in a variety of ways, from treating chronic illnesses to advising about preventative healthcare. While physician specialties might vary, the commonality across specialties is that physicians primarily work to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. They often do this by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment. 

Physician Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited medical school as an M.D./D.O.
• Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution. 
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
• Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. 
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required 
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Where You’ll Live: 

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth. 
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtown and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. 

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.