Overview
We are seeking Board Certified / Board Eligible EM physicians at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System in Boone, NC. Wake Forest Emergency Providers is the employer.
North Carolina Medical License (or eligibility) required.
Please contact Scott Dudley at sdudley@wakehealth.edu or 336-341-2631 for more information.
The group covers two hospitals:
- Watauga Medical Center: sees ~60 higher acuity patients daily with 29 hours of doctor coverage and 11 hours of NP/PA coverage. It is the only hospital in the County with a 3-county catchment area.
- Cannon Memorial Hospital: a critical access facility with ~20-25 daily visits and 24 hours of physician coverage.
The system holds cardiac and stroke certifications with 24/7 cath lab and 24/7 telestroke. On-call specialties include general surgery, OBGYN, urology, GI, ortho, ENT, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, neurology, hospitalist service, and pediatric hospitalists. Both Watauga and Cannon share a daily behavioral health crisis evaluation team to assist with transfers and disposition planning.
EMR is EPIC beginning in 6/2023. The group is employed by Wake Forest Emergency Providers.
When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally.
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