Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Family Medicine - 411601 Posting Open Date 08/12/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital) Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0006053 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week TBD FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date 11/01/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with UNC Health and Chatham Hospital, seeks a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician for the UNC Chatham Hospital Emergency Department. UNC Chatham Hospital is a 25-bed rural Critical Access Hospital located in Siler City, NC, approximately 30 miles from Chapel Hill. The newly renovated 15-bed ED sees approximately 18,000 visits annually and is staffed by Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and energetic group of physicians providing emergency care to a rural community. The ED team is supported by advanced practice providers, telepsychiatry services, on-site interpreter services, a system transfer center, and UNC AirCare. We use Epic as our EHR with AI-powered documentation support. CT and ultrasound are available daily, with MRI available five days per week. Bedside ultrasound and GlideScope are also available. The Maternity Care Center is staffed 24/7 with cesarean section capability, and cardiology and general surgery consultants are readily available.

Physicians in the ED practice group are employed through the UNC Department of Family Medicine, consistently ranked a top academic family medicine program in the United States. Our mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate health care to the surrounding rural community. The ED serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty interested in academic advancement have opportunities for professional development across the department's missions, including teaching, clinical excellence, research, and administration.

The position offers flexible scheduling options with a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts. Full-time equivalent is 1520 hours annually. The manageable patient volume allows for meaningful patient interactions while maintaining work-life balance in a collegial, team-based environment.

Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes excellent UNC faculty physician benefits and clinical incentive pay. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with clinical incentive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement contributions (UNC system)
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Opportunities for academic advancement

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or DO required.
• Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS will be required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Clinical experience in an emergency department setting, rural practice, and teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323846

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Jaime Adams, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email jfadams@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest degree?

• PhD

• MD

• PharmD

• DDS

• DVM

• JD

• MLS/MIS

• Masters

• Other

• • Do you hold a MD or DO?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked in an emergency room setting? - If so, in what capacity?

(Open Ended Question)