Physician - Madison, NC

Compassion Health Care Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Loan repayment program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Compassion Health Care, Inc. is expanding with a new facility in Madison, NC, seeking a dedicated Physician to join our team and provide patient-centered care to the Madison community.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO with residency training, hold NC and VA licenses (DEA, BLS, ACLS, PALS), and be committed to equity and excellence in care. This role includes clinical duties, telemedicine as appropriate, and leadership of care teams.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and residency completed.
• Licensed to practice in NC (and VA) with DEA registration.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions using exams, history, and records.
• Document encounters in EMR accurately and timely.
• Provide telemedicine visits when appropriate.
• Lead care teams and supervise Advanced Practice Providers.
• Refer patients to community resources as needed.
• Participate in administrative duties and maintain compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Team leadership

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Residency completed

NC and VA medical licenses

DEA Certification

BLS

ACLS & PALS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Pay: From $180,600 a year
Job type: Full-time
Work Setting: In Person

• Malpractice insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, NC 27025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Full Job Description

Compassion Health Care, Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of our healthcare services into Madison, North Carolina, with the opening of a new facility anticipated in late November 2026. As part of this exciting growth, we are seeking a dedicated Physician to join our team and help us expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families in Madison and the surrounding communities.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established community health organization while playing an important role in the launch and growth of our newest location. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, sound clinical judgment, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care. Candidates should exemplify compassion, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in their daily work. We seek a physician who is committed to providing equitable, patient-centered care, recognizing and addressing biases that may contribute to healthcare disparities, and respecting the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of the patients and communities we serve.

• Assess individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical records, verbal information, and interaction with patient/family.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients within all age groups served.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize medical knowledge and sound judgment to appropriately diagnose and treat patients according to the patient’s age, within scope of training and approved privileges.
• Utilizes medical knowledge and sound judgment to appropriately prescribe medications, within scope of training and approved privileges.
• Thoroughly documents patient encounters and other clinical activities in EMR in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner following CHC protocols.
• Appropriately refers patients as needed.
• Rotates weekly telephone call responsibility, provides appropriate medical advice by telephone, and documents patient telephone encounters in EMR in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner following CHC protocols.
• Involves the patient in decision-making and plan of care development.
• Supports the patient in decision-making and plan of care development.
• Leads care team activities in compliance with CHC policies and procedures for patient care.
• Performs medical procedures, treatments, and tests in accordance with the physician’s clinical privileges, using skilled technique and following prescribed safety regulations.
• Provides Telemedicine visits to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with CHC protocols.
• Administrative Duties
  • Completes patient forms related to medical conditions, care, etc., as requested by the patient or outside agencies.
  • Reviews lab test results, consult reports, documents, EMR messages, telephone encounters, and all other patient information and takes appropriate action within established timeframes defined by CHC protocols.
  • Performs chart audits and peer reviews as assigned.
  • Supervises Advanced Practice Providers, following applicable guidelines of the NC Medical Board and/or NC Board of Nursing.
  • Precepts medical students, PA students, and NP students.
  • Ensures completeness and accuracy of medical records.
• Ensures learning needs of patient/family are addressed and documented.
• Assesses the patient’s ability to learn.
• Selects appropriate teaching method based on age, learning ability, and other pertinent factors.
• Explains procedures, treatments, and medication usage as appropriate.
• Documents teaching and patient/family response to such in the patient’s medical record.
• Documents joint decision-making regarding the treatment plan.
• Refers patient to online resources and/or CHC available resources.

Professional & Technical Knowledge:

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and residency.

Continuing Education:

• Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices, typically acquired through continuing education.

Licenses & Certifications:

• North Carolina and Virginia licenses to practice as a Physician.
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA Certificate”).
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Urgent Care and School-Based Health Centers).

**Compassion Health Care participates in the National Health Service Corp loan repayment program and a state loan repayment program for those who may qualify.**

Compassion Health Care strives to offer our employees a wonderful work-life balance by setting a daily patient schedule that is very manageable, administrative hours every week, a half day of work on Friday, and generous PTO annually.