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General Information

Location
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
180 Parkwood Drive, Elkin, NC 28621
Elkin, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist

Description & Requirements

Join Advocate Health as a Nocturnist Physician in Elkin, 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

Hugh Chatham Health is seeking an experienced Nocturnist Physician to join our growing Hospital Medicine team in beautiful Elkin, North Carolina. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a community-focused rural healthcare setting while enjoying a highly desirable block schedule and the support of a respected regional health system. Hugh Chatham has an active need for a full-time nocturnist physician and is eligible to sponsor qualified visa candidates. 

Position Highlights

  • Full-time Nocturnist position
  • 7-on / 7-off schedule
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Rural community hospital environment
  • Collaborative Hospital Medicine team
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation assistance available
  • CME allowance and paid time off
  • Visa sponsorship available 

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight shifts
  • Admit and manage hospitalized adult patients
  • Respond to acute patient care needs, rapid responses, and medical emergencies
  • Collaborate closely with nursing staff, specialists, and day-shift providers
  • Coordinate transfers when higher levels of care are required
  • Ensure thorough and effective handoff communication to the daytime team

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
  • ACLS certification required
  • Prior Hospital Medicine experience preferred
  • New graduates are not being considered for this opportunity
Training and/or Experience Required
Residency required
Eligible for NC license
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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