Medical Staff

About the Role

UNC Health Blue Ridge, a not-for-profit community healthcare system in western North Carolina, is seeking Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine physicians to join a collaborative, team-oriented, and community-focused practice. This employed position through Blue Ridge Medical Group offers full-spectrum Family Medicine, serving patients from newborns to geriatrics in outpatient-only clinics with urgent care and ED support.

Location Perks

• Conveniently located off the I-40 corridor
• Just 1 hour from Charlotte, Boone, and Asheville
• Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and state parks
• Family-friendly community with excellent schools and low cost of living

Schedule

• Clinical schedule: 4 days/week + 1 administrative day
• Shared after-hours call rotation

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive relocation assistance
• Generous loan repayment program
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Full professional liability coverage
• Excellent 403(b) retirement and savings plan
• Significant CME allowance

Area Highlights

• Close to 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