Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Lifepoint Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, is seeking a BE/BC Pulmonary/Critical Care physician in Sylva, NC. This role offers a balance of clinical autonomy and administrative support, with a competitive recruitment package. The community offers stunning natural landscapes and a vibrant university town atmosphere.

Benefits

Base salary + wRVU production incentive

Quality bonus

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Residency stipend

Medical Director stipend

Health benefits + retirement plan

Marketing and practice growth assistance

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Pulmonary/Critical Care.
• Strong training and experience required.
• Focus on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Join an established, employed practice.
• Provide patient care with clinical autonomy.
• Engage in administrative support.

Skills

Solid training

Excellent bedside manner

Commitment to patient-centered care

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital,

a Duke LifePoint Hospital, is seeking a BE/BC Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join an established, employed practice in Sylva, NC, located in beautiful western North Carolina—just 50 miles from Asheville.

Harris Regional Hospital is an 88-bed facility (including a 9-bed ICU), featuring a diverse team of specialists and a strong primary care referral base. The practice offers a balance of administrative support and clinical autonomy, enabling physicians to focus on patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid training, excellent bedside manner, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

The hospital is located at 68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, North Carolina 28779, Jackson County.

Recruitment package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• Quality bonus
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Medical Director stipend
• Health benefits + retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

About the community:

Sylva is a university town home to Western Carolina University (WCU). Nestled among the Great Smoky Mountains, Sylva features a charming, thriving downtown and stunning landscapes with waterfalls, rocky peaks, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking are abundant. The region is conveniently located near Asheville, NC (50 miles), Gatlinburg, TN (50 miles), and Knoxville, TN (110 miles).