We are searching for two hospitalists to work in beautiful northwestern North Carolina. This hospital is located within driving distance to Tennessee and Virginia. The hospitalist group is made of 3 MDs and a 4th starting in January. They are looking to expand and hire 2 more hospitalists by the summer. You have the option of working 5 days on / 5 days off or 7 days on / 7 days off which are all 12 hour shifts. The average patient census is 8-12 per shift including ER admits. You are not required to do procedures but will spend a lot of time in the ICU, Med Surg and the Step Down Unit. They do not have an intensivist but they do have a part time pulmonologist. They are offering a competitive benefits package with an excellent retirement package. The starting salary is $190K- $200K and a $20K sign on bonus. If you are looking for a high quality of life in a diverse community this is the position for you.
