Physician - Urgent Care North Wilkesboro

Wake Forest Health Network Urgent Care – Wilkes seeks an experienced BC/BE Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine Physician to join their Urgent Care practice in North Wilkesboro, NC. This is a great opportunity for a Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine physician who wants a comprehensive outpatient clinic including all ages treating minor burns or injuries, sprains and strains, coughs, colds and sore throats, allergic reactions (non-life threatening), rash or other skin irritations, broken bones and more. The physician has a dedicated assistant. Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Urgent Care / Emergency Department / Family Medicine and experience with pediatric patients. This PRN position is 16 hours per week.

 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

Wake Forest Health Network Urgent Care - Wilkes, a team-oriented office with supportive colleagues, three physicians and five APPs, and well-trained office staff. 

• On-site pharmacy available
• On-site labs and routine X-rays
• Minor office-based procedures
• Referrals to Wake Forest Baptist Health specialists as needed

 

HOURS OF OPERATION: 

• Hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm, Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.

 

Why Consider A Career in North Wilkesboro?

Discover an exceptional opportunity for a solo physician in a thriving practice nestled in the heart of North Wilkesboro, where awe-inspiring landscapes and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities await. Located near Charlotte with easy access to major US Airport, Charlotte Douglas International. Also, conveniently located near the Boone area, offering fantastic skiing opportunities during the winter season.  Immerse yourself in scenic hiking trails, delight in fishing and boating adventures in nearby lakes, or savor the serenity of nature's beauty. This is your chance to make a significant impact while relishing the unparalleled charm of North Wilkesboro. Embrace the allure of small-town charm and experience an affordable cost of living in our inviting community. 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) / Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. 
• Successful record of clinical and service excellence, North Carolina medical license or eligible.

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Current M.D. or D.O. license from the State of North Carolina.
• Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency.
• Certification in BCLS, ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of writing required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Typical clinical setting.

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.