Family Medicine with OB Opportunities in North Carolina
About the role
UNC Health is recruiting Family Medicine physicians with surgical obstetrics for three full-time roles in Eden, Siler City, and Kinston, North Carolina. All positions focus on full-spectrum family medicine with obstetrics in rural and underserved communities with strong institutional support.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- North Carolina medical license or eligibility
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
- ACGME-accredited 3-year Family Medicine residency with strong perinatal training
- Operative OB fellowship required
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) and retirement plans
- Paid time off, malpractice coverage, CME reimbursement, relocation assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)–eligible employer
Eden, NC — UNC Women's Health & UNC Family Medicine at Eden
Build a full-scope primary care and obstetric practice. Deliveries take place at UNC Health Rockingham Hospital, which has an LDRP unit rated "High Performing" in Maternity Care by U.S. News (2025).
- Join UNC Women's Health at Eden: 2 OB/GYNs, 1 NP, and per diem OB/GYNs
- Join UNC Family Medicine at Eden: 2 FM physicians and 1 NP
- 1:4 OB call schedule; Epic EMR
- Options to tailor the role: newborn nursery, adult hospitalist shifts, sports medicine, and procedures such as ultrasound-guided procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, thyroid and breast FNAs
Employed by UNC Health Medical Group (physician-led, flexible schedules, nurse triage, access to specialists, Abridge AI, coaching and leadership development). Rural incentive package includes sign-on bonus, fellowship stipend, loan repayment/retention, and relocation assistance.
Community: Small-town charm with outdoor recreation, affordable living, and above-average schools. Easy access to Greensboro, Danville/Martinsville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Raleigh, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and coastal destinations.
Siler City, NC — Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)
Cover Labor & Delivery with surgical coverage (C-sections) at a 25-bed critical access hospital where maternity care is fully staffed by Family Medicine faculty.
- Clinical care: L&D, possible hospitalist work, continuity or specialty clinics
- Teaching and training future providers for underserved populations
- Scholarly work encouraged (presentations, manuscripts)
- Supervision of APPs and participation in institutional quality and outreach
Employed by UNC School of Medicine. Faculty rank and salary commensurate with experience. UNC faculty benefits include paid leave, retirement plans, and clinical incentive pay. UNC Health Chatham recognized as a "Best Hospital for Maternity Care" by U.S. News (2026).
Community: Central to Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. Easy access to both mountains and beaches; strong livability and culture.
Kinston, NC — UNC Health Complete Care / UNC Health Lenoir
Full-spectrum family medicine including women's health, prenatal, perinatal, postpartum, pediatrics, and family medicine. Collaborate closely with OB/GYNs in a shared OB model.
- Perform C-sections and other OB surgical procedures; participate in shared call and L&D coverage (including high-risk cases under OB/GYN supervision)
- Provide continuity care for mothers and newborns; engage in interdisciplinary rounds and quality initiatives
- Strong clinic staff, leadership support, and mentorship program
Employed by UNC Health Complete Care. Rural recruitment incentives including sign-on bonus.
Community: Vibrant arts scene, local breweries, farm-to-table dining. Outdoor recreation along the Neuse River; excellent schools; family-friendly neighborhoods.
Schedule
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Variable schedule
- Onsite work assignment
- Exempt from overtime
Contact
Cindy Leonard — Physician Recruiter / Network Physician Recruiter
Phone: (984) 974-4667
Email: cindy.leonard@unchealth.unc.edu
No recruitment firm solicitation.
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH; Entity: UNC Health Medical Group; Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment. This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private