Emergency Medicine (ED) - NP/PA APP

Advocate Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Health insurance

Retirement match

Malpractice tail coverage

Quarterly incentive bonuses

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin, NC, is seeking an Emergency Medicine NP/PA APP to join our ED team. The role requires NC PA/NP licensure with ENP boarded or eligible, plus BLS and ACLS; ATLS after starting.

We offer an annual CME allowance, comprehensive benefits on day one, a retirement match, tail coverage, and quarterly incentive bonuses. Hugh Chatham Health delivers high-quality emergency care across multiple sites across the Yadkin Valley region.

Qualifications

• Must hold NC PA/NP license with ENP boarded or eligible.
• BLS and ACLS required before starting; ATLS after starting.
• Training depends on experience level.

Skills

NC PA/NP license

ENP boarded or eligible

BLS

ACLS

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant degree

Job description

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,

Location:

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 ofAmerica’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Careby theWomen’s Choice Award®, placing it among the top-performing hospitals nationwide. This designation signifies that Hugh Chatham Health ranks in thetop 7%of over4,600 U.S. hospitalsoffering emergency care services.

Hugh Chatham Health is one of459 hospitalsnationwide 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!