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General Information

Location
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
101B Eldon Parks Dr
Elkin, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

Be A Part of Something Bigger-
The alliance between Hugh Chatham Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist significantly elevates the professional environment in Elkin, NC, by combining a respected and dedicated rural practice setting with the vast resources of a top-tier academic health system.  This partnership opens doors to continuing education, professional training, and career development programs offered across the broader Advocate Health Network, which is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the country.
Highlights
Practicing Neurology in Elkin, NC:
  • We welcome subspecialty interests in addition to seeing a General Neurology patient population with Neurophysiology, Neuromuscular, Movement, Headache and Behavior Neurology fellowship training preferred.
  • We offer the rare opportunity to build a deeply meaningful, community-focused career while making a huge impact in a small town and extended region. 
  • You will enjoy high patient loyalty, a lower cost of living, and proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, all while delivering care across the full spectrum of Neurology.

Why Hugh Chatham is an ideal location to practice:  Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient healthcare to residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 teammates, Hugh Chatham Health includes a medical group with more than 70 providers across 21 locations and three counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to offer the best healthcare with service as our guiding principle.

  • High Need for Specialty Care: Rural communities in the Yadkin Valley face significant provider shortages. This opportunity within a respected practice values your expertise and training.  With an established referral base already in place, you’ll find yourself fully supported, professional growth and enjoy a rewarding career, all while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
  • Premier Regional Hospital:  Hugh Chatham Health is a recognized leader and major regional hub for care. They hold a Joint Commission Stroke Certification and have even earned the Women’s Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care. Practicing through this network ensures you have the facilities and advanced diagnostic tools you need.
  • Be A Part of Something Bigger: As part of Advocate Health’s national Neuroscience service line you have access to world-class resources, virtual access to subspecialists and participation in CME/Grand Rounds
  • Modern Telemedicine Capabilities: Access to telestroke and system wide resources to enhance evidence-based care
  • Lifestyle & Cost of Living: Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Elkin offers a relaxed, tight-knit community with a remarkably lower cost of living and housing market compared to larger urban hubs. 


Training and/or Experience Required
All Candidates:
  • Graduation from an accredited medical school as a M.D./D.O.
  • Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution.
  • Board Eligible/Board certification in related field from said residency
Hiring Criteria also includes: 
  • 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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