Emergency Medicine (ED) - NP/PA APP

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 169,059,000 - 253,589,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement match

Malpractice tail coverage

Quarterly incentives

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin, NC, seeks an Emergency Medicine NP/PA APP to support the fast-paced ED. The hospital offers 35 hours per week, full-time status, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The candidate must hold NC PA/NP licensure with ENP boarded or eligible, and be prepared to obtain ATLS after starting. Training varies by experience level, with CME opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Must have NC PA/NP license (NPs must be ENP boarded or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS before starting; ATLS after starting eventually

Skills

NC PA/NP license

ENP boarded or eligible

BLS

ACLS

ATLS after starting

Job description

Department: 04100 WFBMG University Group Practice: Wilkes Main - Emergency Medicine

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 35

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies

Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50

Emergency Medicine NP/PA APP – Hugh Chatham Health

Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient healthcare to residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 teammates, Hugh Chatham Health includes a medical group with more than 70 providers across 21 locations and three counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina,

Hugh Chatham Hospital (now officially known as Hugh Chatham Health) is located at 180 Parkwood Drive, Elkin, North Carolina 28621.

Elkin, NC, December 16, 2025 – Hugh Chatham Health has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing it among the top-performing hospitals nationwide. This designation signifies that Hugh Chatham Health ranks in the top 7% of over 4,600 U.S. hospitals offering emergency care services.

Hugh Chatham Health is one of 459 hospitals nationwide to earn this prestigious recognition for 2026.

“Our mission has always been to deliver the highest level of emergency care to our patients.

ED is staffed by 5.2 Physician and 4.5 APP’s

What we offer:

• Annual CME allowance of $3,000.00 and 50 hours paid.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage effective on Day 1
• Retirement match starts at 90 days, and the company will match up to 6%.
• Potential for FSLF as a 501c(3) which – while is not cash in hand – is a significant value-add for most with loan burden.
• Malpractice insurance is provided with tail coverage.
• Quarterly Incentive Bonuses: Eligible Immediately

Licensure: Must have NC PA/NP license (NPs must be ENP boarded or eligible), BLS, ACLS before starting. Must obtain ATLS after starting eventually.

Training: depends on experience level.

Who We Are

Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.

Welcome to Elkin, the Best Little Town in NC

The Elkin area offers some of the best places to bike, hike and explore, from shady trails and waterfalls to fall color displays. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, considered the nation’s most scenic byway, draws thousands of visitors to our region throughout the year. The Yadkin River Blue Trail which borders our historic downtown, offers kayaking adventures for all ages. Elkin is also centrally located in the Yadkin Valley Wine Region (AVA) with over 45 nearby wineries, and numerous wine, hiking, cycling and mountain bike trails to explore.
Live music fills the air every weekend in Elkin, so come for the fun, events, shopping, and entertainment, and you just might decide to stay for a lifetime. If visiting or moving here, be sure to visit exploreelkin.com(Opens in new window) to learn more about us!

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.