Physician - Hospitalist - Whiteville, NC

Atrium Health; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Physician for their Hospitalist team in Whiteville, NC. The role involves managing patient care, collaborating with various departments, and adhering to high ethical standards. Ideal candidates are board eligible in Internal or Family Medicine, with the potential for new graduates to apply.

Qualifications

• Board eligible; Board certified within three years of start date.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles applicable to all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient care leading an interdisciplinary team.
• Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Overview

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced and new graduate Hospitalists to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together in our Carolinas Hospitalist Group team at Columbus Hospital in Whiteville, NC.

Carolinas Hospitalist Group (CHG) - Columbus is searching for a Physician to join their 8 MD, 2 APP Hospitalist team in Whiteville, NC.

Position details:

• Schedules are 7 on, 7 off, 7a-7p
• This position is 100% inpatient medicine.
• Candidates must be BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• New grads will be considered.

Details about the area:

Whiteville, NC, the county seat of Columbus County, is 45 minutes from Wilmington, NC and N. Myrtle Beach, SC, offering quick and easy access to the Carolina coast. Whiteville features a vibrant downtown with unique shops and restaurants. The area is near Lake Waccamaw and Lake Waccamaw State Park, ideal for outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, boating, and camping. Columbus County is known for its natural beauty, lakes, forests, and scenic rivers, making it a great place for an active, affordable lifestyle.

Job Summary

The physician manages patient care within their primary practice, leading an interdisciplinary team while adhering to high standards of ethics and professionalism, supporting Atrium Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Essential Responsibilities/Functions:

· Performs medical history, physical exams, assessments, and determines treatment plans.

· Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely.

· Acts as a patient and family advocate.

· Participates in quality improvement and service initiatives.

· Adheres to access, productivity policies, and care protocols to ensure quality and cost-effective care.

· Participates in meetings and committees.

· Models Atrium Health Core Values.

· Meets Medical Group Work Standards.

Core Competencies:

Patient Care: Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective care.

Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of biomedical, clinical, and social sciences.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Evaluates and improves patient care practices.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Communicates effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

Professionalism: Upholds ethical principles and respects diversity.

Systems-Based Practice: Utilizes healthcare system resources effectively.

Education, Experience, and Certification:

MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Board eligible; Board certified within three years of start date. Maintenance of certification required.

Patient Population Served:

Knowledge of growth and development principles applicable to all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.

Protected Health Information:

Limits access to PHI as necessary, sharing only on a need-to-know basis, with access controlled via user ID and password.

Join Atrium Health and be part of a culture that values your contributions. Practice where your voice is heard, your passion is supported, and resources are provided to help you thrive personally and professionally. Work alongside leading minds in medicine to improve healthcare and redefine patient care for all.