Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

Department :

Family Medicine - 411601

Posting Open Date : 10 / 09 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Position Type : Permanent Faculty

Working Title :

Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

Appointment Type : Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID : FAC0005685

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : TBD

FTE : Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

Dependent Upon Qualifications

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 01 / 2026

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nations top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

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 tomorrows 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 association with UNC Health and Chatham Hospital, seeks a Family or Emergency Medicine Physician with broad interests for an exciting clinical position. Clinical time will be focused in staffing the Emergency Department of a teaching hospital located 30 miles outside of Chapel Hill. Chatham Hospital is a 25-bed rural, Critical Access Hospital located in Siler City, NC.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an academically diverse and energetic group of Family Physicians engaged in providing ED care to a rural population. The ED team is supported by advanced practice providers and scribes, as well as tele-psych service, on-site interpreter services, system transfer center, and UNC AirCare. We use EPIC as our EHR, and most of our patient transfers are to the UNC main campus.

Faculty rank and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent UNC faculty physician benefits and clinical incentive pay.

As a Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator you will be an integral part of our departments success in advancing our multiple missions. Opportunities exist for academic advancement and professional development through our department which can include work across our missions including teaching, clinical excellence, research, and administration. All faculty are expected to work as part of the larger team to improve access, reduce cost, improve quality, and promote efficiency and better health outcomes. In addition, attention to timely and complete documentation and patient satisfaction is expected.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Fellowship training and / or an advanced degree (e.g. MPH) is highly desirable, but not mandatory. Clinical experience in an emergency department setting, urgent care, rural practice or teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.