Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC faculty physician benefits

Clinical incentive pay

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in association with UNC Health Care, seeks a Faculty Physician/Clinician Educator based at Chatham Hospital in Siler City, NC. The role combines clinical care in labor and delivery and women's health with a strong teaching mission for residents and medical students.

The position emphasizes scholarly activity, supervision of a midwife/NP/PA, and engagement in community outreach, within UNC's mission to educate and serve underserved populations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME approved 3-year Family Medicine residency with strong perinatal training.
• Fellowship in operative obstetrics highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties including labor & delivery coverage and women's health clinic/surgery.
• Teaching & education of residents, medical students, and fellows.
• Research: develop scholarly activity with manuscript submission 1–2 years.
• Supervision of midwife, nurse practitioner, and/or physician assistant.
• Engagement in community outreach and program development.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Research participation

Supervision

Education

MD or DO

Board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine

ACGME Family Medicine residency with perinatal training

Fellowship in operative obstetrics

Job description

Position Details

• Department: Family Medicine - 411601
• Working Title: Faculty Physician / Clinician Educator (Chatham Hospital)
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
• Vacancy ID: FAC0005749
• Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week)
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: Dependent Upon Qualifications
• Proposed Start Date: 03/01/2026

Position Information

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 tomorrow`s 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 Care System, is seeking candidate for a Faculty Physician/ Clinician Educator opening based at Chatham Hospital in Siler City, NC. Chatham Hospital is a critical access hospital with an emergency department, hospitalist and maternity care teaching service entirely staffed by UNC Department of Family Medicine faculty physicians. This is a unique opportunity to join an academically diverse and energetic faculty engaged in the provision of care to a rural population while training the next generation of physicians and other health care providers to provide care to underserved populations.

The mission of the UNC Department of Family Medicine is to promote the health of the people of North Carolina and the nation through leadership and innovation in clinical practice, medical education, research and community service. We are concerned with both current needs and future generations, and have a special commitment to the underserved, mothers and children, the elderly and other populations at risk in a time of rapid changes in the organization of health care. Learn more about the Department of Family Medicine at: https://www.med.unc.edu/fammed/

• Clinical: The clinical responsibilities will include covering labor & delivery, including surgical coverage; women's health clinic, and women's health surgery. Depending on the applicant's qualifications and training, other clinical responsibilities may include working as a hospitalist, continuity clinic, and/or specialty clinics.
• Teaching & Education: This will be a rich teaching environment which will include residents, medical students, and fellows.
• Research: All faculty are encouraged to develop a scholarly interest. Clinical faculty are expected to produce a scholarly product, which may include national presentations and should include manuscript submission, at a rate of one every one or two years.
• Supervision: This position likely will involve supervision of a midwife, nurse practitioner, and/or physician assistant.
• Institutional Citizenship: 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. You may be requested to engage in community outreach and attend professional events to assist with program development and building professional relationships with referring providers. In addition, attention to timely and complete documentation, patient satisfaction, and referring physician satisfaction are expected of each faculty member in our department.

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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD or DO required. Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine. Completion of an ACGME approved 3-year family medicine residency program that included strong training in perinatal healthcare. Fellowship training in operative obstetrics is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Fellowship training and/or an advanced degree (e.g. MPH) is highly desirable, but not mandatory.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Not applicable.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Please provide at least 2, no more than 5 references, to be contacted.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/310467

Department Contact Information

Jaime Adams, HR Consultant

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.