Emergency Physician - Watauga Medical Center

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Company: Carolinas HealthCare System

Location: Boone, NC 28607

Description:

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician at Watauga Medical Center

As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you will work alongside other EM Physicians, EM APPs, and EM nurses and staff to take care of patients and save lives. Although the focus of this role is primarily clinical, there will be Career Development opportunities with access to get involved in Education, Administration and Leadership.

Requirements:
  • Emergency Medicine Board Certified / Board Eligible
  • North Carolina Medical License (or eligibility)

About Us:

Affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB), Wake Forest Emergency Providers is a nationally recognized, 501c3 non-profit, proudly providing health care for all! We are contracted with select, partner organizations to provide staffing for Hospital Emergency Departments, Free Standing Emergency Departments, and Urgent Cares throughout the North Central and Northwest regions of North Carolina.

Location:

The beautiful High Country region of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina known for its natural beauty and four-season recreational activities, Boone is an ideal destination for those seeking a change of pace and a connection with nature. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, Boone offers a range of recreational activities that cater to outdoor enthusiasts, such as hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, along with opportunities for more relaxed pursuits like visiting art galleries, exploring local festivals, and staying in cozy mountain cabins. Boone a welcoming small-town environment with access to all four seasons of outdoor adventure and the peace and tranquility of mountain living is a tight-knit community, rich cultural scene, and historic charm making it a desirable place to settle down. Whether you're drawn to the historic inns or the family-friendly attractions like Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park, there's something for everyone in Boone. Additionally, within a three-hour drive from major cities and airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, making it a convenient spot for travel or maintaining connections to nearby urban centers. Plus, North Carolina's beaches are just a short drive away, perfect for weekend getaways. With its serene mountain setting and proximity to both nature and cities, it's an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

What We Believe

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system Advocate Health, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing-for all.

To learn more about working as an WFEP Provider click here: Wake Forest Emergency Providers

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always

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