Family Medicine Physician - Advanced Primary Care - Whiteville, NC

Family Medicine Physician – Whiteville, NC – Enjoy Small Town Charm and Southern Hospitality in one of the most scenic areas in eastern North Carolina

Live in a warm, friendly, beautiful town near the hustle and bustle of a big city but without the traffic and be within an hour's drive of some of the Carolina's most beautiful, family -oriented beaches. Enjoy excellent work-life balance.

Atrium Health , one of the largest and most innovative health care systems in the nation, is recruiting a BC/BE Family Physician to join an established practice affiliated with our partner Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Advanced Family Care offers complete, cohesive care for men, women and children.  We are looking for a candidate with an interest in chronic diseases but likes to see children as well. Live in a warm, friendly, beautiful town near the hustle and bustle of a big city but without the traffic and be within an hour’s drive of some of the Carolina’s most beautiful, family-oriented beaches. Enjoy excellent work-life balance.

Our services include

• Preventative Medicine
• Pre-Employment/School/Sports Physicals
• Annual Physicals
• Pediatric Care
• Wellness Exams
• Health Maintenance
• Routine Diabetic Care
• Blood Pressure Checks
• Illness/Injury Diagnosis, Treatment & Referrals

Our practice offers

• Work Schedule: Mon-Tue - 8a-6p |Wed- Thu 8a-5p| F - 8a-2p
• Avg Daily Patient Volume: 15-20/day
• Join 2 Physicians & 1 APP
• Shared Call Coverage: 7 days of Pediatric call/month, Ave census: 0-4 inpatients
• Busy, well established, very stable practice
• Part of a community network, large patient population
• Professional growth and advancement
• Small hospital feel with large healthcare system resources and support
• Safe, family-friendly community with low cost of living

Whiteville, NC, the county seat of Columbus County, is 45 minutes from Wilmington, NC and N. Myrtle Beach, SC allowing quick and easy access to the beautiful Carolina coast and lies along several major thoroughfares. Whiteville has a vibrant downtown, home to unique shops and restaurants. The active downtown development committee provides support to downtown businesses and events. Conveniently located near Lake Waccamaw, the largest natural lake between New York and Florida, and Lake Waccamaw State Park, it's easy and affordable to explore the ecologically diverse area and enjoy an active, very affordable lifestyle! While Whiteville is more rural, it is certainly not isolated.

You can paddle a canoe or kayak along nature’s highway observing wildlife among cypress trees draped with Spanish moss on the Lumber River – one of the most scenic and wild black water rivers on the East Coast. For the fishing enthusiast, cast your lures against cypress knees and wait for the impending explosion of bream, catfish, bass, pike and other fresh water fish. Columbus County is a haven for boating, camping and lakeside living.  Pine forests and cypress stands, sleepy rivers and coastal plains make Columbus County one of the most beautiful areas in eastern North Carolina!

Columbus Regional HealthCare System (CRHS) has been dedicated to the well-being of our community since 1935.

Our Mission:  We will be the primary healthcare home for the citizens of Columbus County and surrounding communities.  We promise to put our patients first, providing healthcare services that raise standards for safety, quality, service, compassion, and efficiency.  We will promote health, wellness, and prevention initiatives.  And we will serve as a gateway for our community to access the entire spectrum of healthcare resources, whether local or distant.

Our Vision:  We will be the community's first choice for healthcare services, recognized for our leadership in helping our region become one of the healthiest in the state.

Columbus Regional HealthCare System (CRHS) is 154-bed accredited, not-for-profit organization that is managed by Atrium Health, formerly known as  Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) and governed by a local Board of Trustees who are a conscientious team of community leaders.  CRHS provides the highest standards of health care and medical specialties which includes: Cardiac Services, Surgical Services, 24-hour Laboratory Services, a Family Birthing Center, advanced diagnostic imaging technology utilizing a computerized PACS system, a Wound Healing Center with a Diabetes Education Program and the Donayre Cancer Care Center (DCCC).

A physician network has been established as part of Atrium Health and we continue to add primary care physicians and specialists to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and cost effective health care to our medical community.

Location:  Whiteville, the county seat of Columbus County, is a southern city rich in history and charm, with an array of historical sites, homes, and museums, a family-based community, friendly neighbors, a progressive school system, a healthy economy, with active community involvement.  Columbus County is located in the fertile lowlands of the coastal plain and southeastern section of North Carolina.   Whiteville is just a short distance from the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the bustling town of Wilmington, home to the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. 

Natural History:  Lake Waccamaw, one of the largest natural lakes, sits at the edge of the Green Swamp Preserve filled with carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants, Venus flytraps and sundews.  The Waccamaw River which flows from the lake, is in the southeastern section of the county.  The swift, dark waters of the Lumber River defines the western limits of the county, while the Cape Fear River comprises a section of the northeastern border. 

Columbus County is a haven for boating, camping and lakeside living.  Pine forests and cypress stands, sleepy rivers and coastal plains make Columbus County one of the most beautiful areas in eastern North Carolina!