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General Information

Location
Atrium Health Medical Group
181 Daniel Road
Forest City, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health
Compensation
$315,000 - $315,000

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health as an Internal Medicine Physician in Forest City, 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
  • 100% Outpatient
  • Join a team of 12 Clinicians: 5 Physician's and 7 APPs
  • Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 
  • Provider Schedule: 4.5 Day Work Week! 
  • Minimal Call (Phone Only): Rotated amongst clinicians ~5 weeks/year
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician

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
  • Qualifies for Rural Compensation Model, which includes: $45,000 Sign-On Bonus; $10,000 Retention Bonus in Year 4 & 5

About Forest City, North Carolina
Forest City is a welcoming small town located in Rutherford County, nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina. With a population of approximately 7,300 residents, it is the largest municipality in the county and offers a blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and modern convenience.

Known historically as “Burnt Chimney,” Forest City has grown from its mill village roots into a vibrant community while retaining its classic Southern appeal. The town features a picturesque historic downtown, highlighted by a broad, landscaped Main Street, local shops, dining, seasonal festivals, and community gathering spaces.
Outdoor recreation is abundant, with proximity to scenic attractions such as Chimney Rock, the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Forest City’s strong sense of community is reflected in its year round events, including the popular Forest City Christmas light displays and regular town sponsored activities.

The town is conveniently positioned within an hour’s drive of Asheville and Charlotte, offering easy access to larger metropolitan amenities while maintaining the comfort and affordability of a small town.

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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