Physician - Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Blue Ridge Health (BRH) is seeking a community-minded Outpatient Physician to join our team in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands, North Carolina . This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a community health setting while enjoying the exceptional quality of life that Western North Carolina has to offer.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) , BRH is committed to improving health and inspiring hope through access to compassionate, affordable, quality care. Our multidisciplinary team includes family physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, counselors, dentists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals working together to meet the needs of our patients and communities.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with company matching
• Supplemental Accident Insurance available
• Paid holidays
• PTO and Personal Day accrual beginning on day 1 (we value work-life balance!)
• Flexible scheduling options
• Potential eligibility for state and/or federal provider loan repayment programs
• A supportive, mission-driven organization committed to professional growth and quality patient care

What You’ll Do

The Outpatient Physician is an integral member of the BRH healthcare team and provides comprehensive outpatient medical care to patients in the community. The physician works collaboratively with clinical and support staff to provide high-quality, accessible care while supporting the overall health and well-being of the patients we serve. Responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient medical care to patients, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
• Evaluate patients, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, establish diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests.
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education, counseling, and preventive health guidance.
• Provide appropriate follow-up care and monitor patients' progress and response to treatment.
• Make appropriate referrals and coordinate care with specialists, community resources, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to advanced practice providers as appropriate and in accordance with North Carolina Medical Board requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical audits, peer review, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and complete required clinical and administrative documentation.
• Support an environment of teamwork, professionalism, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, training, and other professional requirements.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role and needs of the organization.

What We're Looking For

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Current or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Board certified or Board eligible (must become board certified within 1 year of hire if eligible at time of application).
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or equivalent training.
• Experience in an outpatient/ambulatory care setting.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication, clinical, and interpersonal skills.

Why Highlands, NC?

Located at approximately 4,118 feet on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, Highlands is surrounded by the natural beauty of Western North Carolina and the Nantahala National Forest . In 2023, Travel + Leisure named Highlands “America’s Best Small Mountain Town,” recognizing its waterfalls, mountain scenery, restaurants, arts and culture, and distinctive small-town atmosphere.

Outside of work, you'll have easy access to hiking, waterfalls, mountain biking, fly fishing, kayaking, golf, and other outdoor adventures. Downtown Highlands offers a charming Main Street with locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries, and cultural attractions. The surrounding area also provides an abundance of opportunities to explore the mountains and enjoy the four distinct seasons of Western North Carolina.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.