Neurology Opportunity in Ahoskie and Edenton, NC

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Neurology are seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Neurologist to join established practices in Edenton and Ahoskie, North Carolina. ECU Health is a 9-hospital system serving 29 counties across eastern North Carolina. New graduates and visa candidates are welcome to apply.

ECU Health’s growing neuroscience program consists of neurosurgeons, an interventional neurologist, inpatient stroke neurologists, general neurologists, neurointensivists, and a large team of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in locations across eastern North Carolina.

Highlights include:

• Employment by ECU Health Physicians 
• Growing 9-hospital physician led healthcare system
• Hospital privileges at ECU Health Chowan Hospital and ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Joint Commission Acute Stroke Ready Certified 
• Opportunity available due to retirement 
• Emergency Departments entail Telestroke support
• Established patient panel
• Clinical responsibilities will include primary outpatient with some inpatient consults at ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC
• No call
• Support by an experienced Nurse Practitioner
• Excellent longevity within the provider and support staff teams at both clinics
• In office procedures will include Nerve Conduction Velocity, Electromyography, VNS Interrogation and Programming, Deep Brain Stimulation Interrogation and Programming, and Inspire Device Programming
• Built-in referral network from primary care providers 
• System-wide EHR : EPIC
• Close proximity to the North Carolina and Virginia Coast
• Ability to live in Edenton, a historic waterfront community
• Support from an established clinical neuroscience team of 10 neurosurgeons, including dual-trained cerebrovascular specialists and 20 + neurologists including an interventional neurologist, 4 vascular neurologists, 4 neurointensivists and 13 subspecialty neurologists in nearby Greenville, NC.
• Competitive compensation and benefits to include: final year resident/fellow stipend, annual stipend, relocation assistance, vacation, sick, and holidays, malpractice (with tail), 401k, 457b, medical, dental, and vision, disability, and life insurance

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits plan, qualified applicants may also be eligible for loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. It offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7- bed emergency department serves approximately 16,000 patients per year.

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie.  Serving four nearby counties, the hospital’s 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 21,000 patients per year. This modern facility provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan’s Wound Healing and Pain Management centers serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Edenton, located along the Albemarle Sound, is a showcase of exceptional historic architecture, scenic beauty, and rich history as the first colonial capital of North Carolina.  Its unique historic district, vibrant downtown, spectacular sunsets, and beautiful waterfront living make Edenton an easy place to call home.

• Ability to live on the water
• Only 1 hour to Chesapeake, VA and a short drive to the world-famous Outer Banks beaches, various water sport activities and three golf courses.
• Recognized by Forbes.com as one of America’s prettiest towns
• Low cost of living
• Abundance of activities including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking, kayaking and canoeing and so much more

Known as a trading center of northeastern North Carolina, Ahoskie offers a variety of professional options and affordable lifestyles. In addition to ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, it includes the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine satellite clinic, a federally qualified health center and. community college.  Chowan University is just a few miles away. Friendly neighborhoods conveniently near the hospital, vast country acreage and waterfront homesites are just a few lifestyle options. Ahoskie is located less than 100 miles from the Outer Banks, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It features:

• A desirable climate with mild winters and four distinct seasons – ideal for outdoor enthusiasts
• Outstanding recreation nearby including golf courses, community theater, water sports, hunting, camping, fishing, community and state parks
• General aviation airport nearby; one hour to major airports in Norfolk and Greenville
• Vidant Wellness Center – Ahoskie, a 21,000-foot facility which includes a lap pool, an exercise studio and the latest in cardiovascular and strength training equipment
• Recreation Center which includes little league baseball, lighted athletic fields and picnic area

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.