UNC Health Appalachian

Boone, NC

Your next chapter starts in the mountains.

Position Overview

This is one of the most turnkey Rheumatology opportunities available in the Southeast. You step into an established, all-outpatient practice with a full patient panel, a six-month waitlist, strong RN support, and in-house infusion services. No call, no weekends, a four-day week, and a $300,000+ salary backed by UNC Health, North Carolina's most respected health system. The retiring provider's patients need a new physician they can trust. That physician could be you.

Healthcare System Overview

UNC Health Appalachian is the healthcare anchor for the High Country, operating three hospitals, 13 medical practices, a regional cancer center, and a rehabilitation center across western North Carolina. Backed by UNC Health, the state's flagship academic health system, UNCHA has invested $170 million into its hospital and $30 million into Epic to build infrastructure that supports physicians and serves patients well. Accredited by The Joint Commission, recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and led by a stable, experienced executive team, this is a system that takes its mission seriously.

Community Overview

Boone, NC is a mountain college town at 3,300 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering four full seasons, world-class outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown anchored by Appalachian State University. You are minutes from premier hiking, skiing at Sugar Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain, and a lively arts and dining scene along King Street. Families are drawn to one of the top school systems in North Carolina, including a nationally ranked STEM program. Boone offers a quality of life that is genuinely difficult to find in markets where comparable physician salaries are the norm.

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