Hospitalist Job at Erlanger Health in Murphy, NC

Erlanger  Western Carolina Hospital  is seeking an outstanding Hospitalist to join their team.  Hospitalists with a passion for community care with the ability to function independently and strive for excellence in patient satisfaction should apply.  Our Hospitalist will work in a 25 bed hospital and enjoy a terrific quality of life in a friendly community surrounded by outdoor recreation.       

Education, Training, & Experience

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified of Board Eligible in Internal Medicine of Family Medicine
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of  North Carolina

Hospitalist Program Overview

• 7on/7off, 12 hour shifts average 15 shifts per month
• Nights are covered by Nurse Practitioner with physician on call
• Excellent compensation and benefits package with wRVU incentives
• 10 Paid Annual Leave Days and 5 CME Days per year

Benefits of Working at Erlanger Health System

• Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Available, Loan Repayment
• Malpractice Coverage Provided
• Teaching Affiliation-  UT College of Medicine
• Clinical Affiliation- Vanderbilt University
• 10 Residency Programs & 10 Fellowship Programs
• Largest Employed Medical Group in region
• Low Cost of Living
• 91 miles from Chattanooga, TN
• 111 miles from Asheville, NC
• 118 miles from Atlanta, GA

Erlanger Health System – “World Class”

The Erlanger Health System is a multi-hospital system with six hospitals based in Chattanooga, and is the tristate region's only Level I Trauma Center, providing the highest level of trauma care for adults. Erlanger also serves as the region's only academic teaching hospital, affiliated with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga.  With a history that dates back more than a century, Erlanger is the 7th largest public hospital in the U.S., and recognized as one of the nation's finest public hospitals and a leader in healthcare.

Murphy  “The Outdoor Mecca”

Murphy, North Carolina, is the county seat of Cherokee County located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Murphy is an old town with its origin dating back to 1839. Downtown is beautiful with tree lined streets and many historic buildings restored to their original state. Murphy has restaurants, many unique shops, and other interesting establishments all within walking distance in the heart of town. Recreational activities are unlimited from local trout streams to mountain biking. Hiwassee Lake is considered one of the most beautiful in the state. Murphy offers something for every sports enthusiast.If you are looking for a beautiful small town in the mountains, look no further. Murphy with its population of 1700 people resembles a Norman Rockwell painting. It is indeed, small town life at the very best.