Pulmonology Critical Care Physician

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Pulmonologist with Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina (1hr from Charlotte) is growing with the addition of an employed, full-time BC/BE Pulm/CC physician to strengthen our established team.

Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.

• Completion of ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs

Position Detail:

• Mixed inpatient and outpatient medicine

• Blocked schedule: one week ICU coverage, one week Pulmonology consults, one week clinic, one week off

• Open ICU; coverage shared with a well-rounded group of hospitalists, CC and Pulm physicians

• No NIGHT Call

Our compensation may include:

Hospital:

Frye Regional Medical Center, a 355-bed hospital, is a part of the Duke Lifepoint Healthcare system. FRMC offers the region access to more than 50 primary care and specialty providers through the FryeCare Physician network, including OB/Gyn, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, and more. Frye Regional is a Duke Lifepoint facility, combining Duke University Health System's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality and patient safety with Lifepoint Health's financial resources and extensive operational experience. Frye Regional also touts The Frye Heart Center, which is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye Regional has access to the most current training and staff education, evidence-based guidelines and practices when it comes to heart and heart-related issues.

Community:

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte and Asheville. From furniture to recreational activities, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise.
1hr to Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Asheville

Live in a community ranked Best Places to Live in North Carolina" and "Most Affordable Cities in the US in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report. Hickory also ranked 8th in America's Cheapest Places to Live. The ranking looked at how desirable a place is with measures such as a strong job market and quality of life! Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte (53m) and Asheville (75m). From outdoor recreational activities to unique restaurants and shopping options, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise!

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty