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General Information

Location
Atrium Health Cleveland
203 E Grover St, Shelby, NC
Shelby & Cleveland County, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health Stanly as a Hospitalist Swing Physician in Shelby, NC —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

Deliver care aligned with Atrium Health’s quality, safety, and patient experience standards.

Maintain hospital privileges at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Work closely with a robust support team including 2 nurses, 7 physicians, and 3 APPs per shift.

Manage patients in a facility with an open ICU (no procedures required).

Rotate every six months between:

  • Admit Shift: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

  • Swing Shift: 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.

    • 7-on/7-off schedule structure.

Perform admission-focused clinical duties with an average of 8 admissions per shift.

Provide high-quality inpatient care within a collaborative hospital medicine team.

Team & Environment

  • Inpatient-only practice model.

  • Group includes 16 physicians and 6 APPs.

  • No call coverage required.

  • Average rounding census for the team is 16–18 patients, though this role is admission-focused.

  • Strong interdisciplinary support and access to system-wide resources.


Training and/or Experience Required

No additional procedural skills required.

New graduates welcome to apply.

North Carolina medical license (or ability to obtain).

ABIM Board Certification (or eligibility).

MD or DO degree.

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 Shelby & Cleveland County, North Carolina
Nestled in the scenic rolling piedmont of southwestern North Carolina, Shelby and Cleveland County offer a welcoming, family-oriented community rich in southern hospitality and small-town charm. Perfectly positioned between Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg, the area provides convenient access to urban centers while maintaining a peaceful, close-knit vibe. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with reliable healthcare, low crime rates, and access to Gardner-Webb University, which attracts students worldwide and adds a youthful energy to the area. The four-season climate invites outdoor enthusiasts to explore nearby parks and trails such as the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, offering hiking, biking, and breathtaking mountain views. Cleveland County embraces a spirit of southern hospitality, where neighbors are friendly and supportive, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a safe and welcoming home. With a strong sense of community spirit, abundant cultural activities, and easy access to both mountain and beach destinations, Shelby and Cleveland County provide the perfect balance of lifestyle, opportunity, and natural beauty.

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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