Family Medicine - UNC Health Blue Ridge - Beautiful Western NC McDowell Medical Associates Practice Family Medicine in one of the Most Affordable Places to Live (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/north-carolina/hickory) according to US News & World Reports. Join McDowell Medical Associates (https://www.unchealthblueridge.org/locations/profile/mcdowell-medical-associates/) , in Marion, and make a substantial impact in our community. We are part of UNC Health Blue Ridge (https://www.unchealthblueridge.org/) , a not-for-profit community healthcare system in beautiful western NC. Through our affiliation with the globally renowned UNC Health System (http://www.unchealthcare.org/) , we harness the resources of a large healthcare system improving care throughout our region. Located minutes off the I-40 corridor, UNC Health Blue Ridge is about 1 hour northwest of Charlotte, 1 hour south of Boone, and 1 hour east of Asheville. Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering some of the best outdoor activities in the area, minutes from some of the region's best wineries and breweries in the heart of western NC. Don’t miss your opportunity to make a big difference in a small town. Enjoy the work/life balance that comes with practicing in smaller communities. Opportunity Highlights: + Collaborative, team-oriented, full-scope Family Medicine practice + Balance of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations + Employed position through Blue Ridge Medical Group + Shared Call Rotation (After Hours) + Outpatient only clinics with support from Urgent Cares, Express Cares, and nearby ED/Hospital as backup + Clinic hours are M-F 8a-5p, Providers practice clinically 4 days/week and 1 Administrative day + Family oriented community with affordable cost of living, good schools, and unlimited recreation Our competitive benefits package includes: + An all-inclusive package to assist you with relocation + A generous loan repayment program + Short and Long-term disability insurance + Top-rate professional liability insurance + Excellent 403b retirement and savings plan + Significant time off to complete CME and CME allowance The UNC Health Blue Ridge system includes one hospital with two locations, a wellness center, and a continuing care retirement community. Area Highlights + Known as “Nature’s Playground” + Close to Pisgah National Forest + Short drive to Linville Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the East + Lake James State Park sits astride a pristine 6,812-acre reservoir offering + Boating, swimming, fishing, camping + Paddle-in campsites + 15 miles of mountain bike trails + South Mountains State Park, one of the state’s most rugged areas + Elevations to 3,000 feet + 80-foot waterfall and mountain streams + More than 40 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians, and outdoor adventurers + 17-mile mountain bike loop + Drive-to campsites sit beside the Jacob Fork River + Thriving Music, Theater, and Arts scene as well as some of the region’s best Wineries and Breweries + Wonderful shopping and dining Please contact me to learn more and share my contact information with friends and colleagues who may also be interested! Thank you for considering UNC Health Blue Ridge and McDowell Medical Associates! No recruitment firm or placement agencies accepted. Chloe' Pilgrim I Dir. of Physician Recruitment UNC Health Blue Ridge chloe.pilgrim@unchealth.unc.edu Please click here to learn more about us and our area (https://www.unchealthblueridge.org/)