Emergency Medicine - NP/PA APP

Hugh Chatham Health; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CME allowance

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement match

Malpractice insurance with tail

RVU incentive bonuses

Job summary

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton Emergency Medicine Facilities seeks a full‑time Emergency Department APP/NP to provide physician‑extender coverage for Morganton and Valdese EDs. Shifts include 3x10s for Morganton and 1x10 for Valdese, with Epic EMR and Level 3 trauma at Morganton.

The role requires NC NP/PA licensure with ENP eligibility, BLS/ACLS prior to start, and ATLS after onboarding. Competitive pay, CME allowance, and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must have NC PA/NP license (NPs must be ENP boarded or eligible), BLS, ACLS before starting.
• Must obtain ATLS after starting.
• Training depends on experience level.

Skills

Emergency medicine

APP collaboration

Shift coverage

Education

NP/PA credential

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Department

04100 WFBMG Emergency Providers: Boone Watauga Med Ctr - Emergency Medicine

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

30

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies

Pay Range

$59.00 - $88.50

Emergency Department – NP/PA APP

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton and Valdese Emergency Medicine Facilities

“Our ultimate goal is to provide excellent care by using advanced technology to diagnose and treat health concerns before they become serious or life‑threatening.”

The hospitals anchor our system of local professionals and institutions dedicated to promoting wellness and meeting lifetime healthcare needs by providing comprehensive, high quality and cost‑effective services and facilities.

For more than a century, the independent, not‑for‑profit mission of UNC Health Blue Ridge–Morganton (formerly Grace Hospital) has remained faithful to its goal: to provide advanced, affordable healthcare for the residents of Burke County.

Locations:

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton Emergency Room

Facility Address: 2201 S. Sterling St. Morganton, NC 28655

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• 29 Bed Emergency Room
• Trauma - Level 3 Trauma Center
• Volume ~32,000 annually
• Staffing: (Physicians/ APP's) Combined Morganton/Valdese - 12 Docs and 8 APPs
• Shifts/Schedule: 3 - 10 hour app shifts/day
• Acuity: 22% Admission rate
• Coverage model: Combined Physician and APP coverage
• Subspecialty support: Comprehensive subspecialty support
• EMR: Epic

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Valdese Emergency Room

Facility Address: 720 Malcolm Boulevard, Valdese, NC 28690

• A full-service, 24-hour emergency department
• Freestanding ED (not a trauma center)
• Volume: ~20,000 annually
• Staffing: (Physicians/ APP's) Combined Morganton/Valdese - 12 Docs and 8 APPs
• Shifts/Schedule: 1- 10 hour app shift/day
• Acuity: 8% Admission rate
• Coverage model: Combined Physician and APP coverage
• Subspecialty support: Comprehensive subspecialty support from UNC Health Blue Ridge - Morganton
• EMR - Epic

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits
• 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 RVU 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.

Training:

depends on experience level.

Who We Are

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.

Values

One Great Team

We are committed to building an organizational culture that fosters engagement, wellbeing and belonging.

We are better together than we are apart. Our effective collaboration and communication are key to achieving our mission.

Leading the Way

We make a difference by improving lives every day through innovation, research, integrated care and training the next generation of health care leaders.

We deliver safe, effective and affordable care. The cornerstones of high reliability and high accountability demonstrate our commitment to excellence.

About Morganton

Morganton lies in Burke County, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The city is surrounded by mountain peaks, rivers and lakes. The area is ideal for camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking and kayaking.

In Morganton and the surrounding areas, there are several festivals, historic sites and wineries. Fine arts and regional crafts are abundant. Downtown, you’ll find local shops and restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and a nice movie theater. The Morganton Greenway System offers several access points with parking leading to miles of paved trails along the Catawba River for walking, jogging and biking.

There are eleven city parks for public use within the city. For great shows and music, visit CoMMA, the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium. In the summer, residents gather to enjoy weekly concerts available to the public on the town square. When winter comes, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around downtown before watching the Christmas parade with family and friends.

Along with all that is available in Morganton, residents and visitors are also just a short drive away from other great cities in North Carolina, such as Asheville, Charlotte and Hickory. The Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is less than 60 miles away.

Our Commitment To You

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.