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Family Medicine Physician

UNC Health Blue Ridge
Morganton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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Practice Family Medicine in One of America’s Most Affordable and Scenic Communities

UNC Health Blue Ridge – Western North Carolina | Multiple Locations

UNC Health Blue Ridge, a not-for-profit community healthcare system nestled in the heart of picturesque western North Carolina, is seeking Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine physicians to join our growing team. With openings across our three-county service area, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a region known for its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community.

Here, you’ll find the professional challenges of larger metropolitan areas—without sacrificing the lifestyle and work-life balance that come with living in a smaller, welcoming town.

Location Perks:

  • Conveniently located off the I-40 corridor
  • Just 1 hour from Charlotte, Boone, and Asheville
  • Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and state parks

Opportunity Highlights

  • Collaborative, team-oriented, community-focused practice
  • Full-spectrum Family Medicine: newborns to geriatrics
  • Employed position through Blue Ridge Medical Group
  • Outpatient-only clinics with urgent care and ED support
  • Shared after-hours call rotation
  • Clinical schedule: 4 days/week 1 administrative day
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools and low cost of living

Compensation & Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation assistance
  • Generous loan repayment program
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Full professional liability coverage
  • Excellent 403(b) retirement and savings plan
  • Significant CME time and allowance

Area Highlights – Nature’s Playground

  • Close to Pisgah National Forest and Linville Gorge (“Grand Canyon of the East”)
  • Lake James State Park: boating, fishing, swimming, paddle-in campsites, mountain biking
  • South Mountains State Park: 80-ft waterfall, 40 miles of trails, equestrian paths, riverside campsites
  • Thriving arts scene, wineries, breweries, shopping, and dining

Ready to make a big difference in a small town?

Contact me today to learn more about joining UNC Health Blue Ridge and our Family Medicine team.

No recruitment firms or placement agencies, please.

Chloe' Pilgrim

Director of Physician Recruitment

UNC Health Blue Ridge

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