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General Information

Location
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
180 Parkwood Dr.
Elkin, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist as a Gastroenterology Physician in Elkin, North Carolina—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
 
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up— this is where it starts.
Highlights
  • Hugh Chatham Health officially joined Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, part of the third-largest nonprofit health system in the country, Advocate Health
  • Join another experienced Gastroenterologist and APC and provide leading-edge specialty care to a rural community
  • Practice comprehensive Gastroenterology with a mix of outpatient clinic, endoscopy and inpatient consultative care
  • Shared call schedule covering one hospital location
  • Opportunity to become adjunct faculty at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 
  • Ability to sponsor H1B and J1 Visa candidates
  • EPIC EMR for streamlined patient management
  • Leverage DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic
  • Become part of an integrated, nationally recognized organization with a physician-led medical group and embedded service line support
Training and/or Experience Required
  • Graduation from an accredited medical school as an M.D./D.O.
  • Successful completion of Internal Medicine residency at an accredited healthcare institution
  • Successful completion of Gastroenterology Fellowship at an accredited healthcare institution
  • Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from said residency
  • Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O
  • Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Elkin, North Carolina
Elkin is a charming town located along the Yadkin River in Surry and Wilkes counties. With a population of around 4,122, Elkin offers a blend of small-town charm and vibrant community life.

Known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities, Elkin is near Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing ample opportunities for hiking and fishing. The town is part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region, home to numerous vineyards and the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival.

Elkin's historic downtown features unique shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions. Recognized as an official Trail Town, it hosts trails like the Overmountain Victory Trail and the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail.

Whether enjoying local wineries, community events, or beautiful trails, Elkin, NC, offers a warm and inviting environment for all.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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