Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician Hickory, North Carolina

Catawba Valley Medical Center Wake Forest Emergency Providers

Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team in one of North Carolina's most desirable foothills communities.

Wake Forest Emergency Providers (WFEP) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our outstanding team at Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Hickory, North Carolina.

Why Physicians Choose Catawba Valley Medical Center

Practice in a modern, well-supported emergency department

• Approximately 40,000 annual ED visits
• 34-bed Emergency Department, newly renovated/opened in 2024
• No separate Fast Track physicians practice comprehensive emergency medicine
• Mix of experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians and APPs
• Meditech EMR
• W-2 employment model with comprehensive benefits
• Competitive compensation of approximately $225 $250/hour

Work with a stable, collaborative team

• High-functioning hospital with a strong culture of collegiality and teamwork
• Cohesive Emergency Department group with exceptionally low turnover
• Responsible staffing designed to support physician well-being and reduce burnout
• Strong nursing and operational support

Excellent specialty backup While CVMC is not a designated Trauma Center, physicians benefit from strong specialty coverage and resources, including:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Chest Pain Center designation
• Primary Stroke Center designation
• Broad specialty support that allows physicians to practice confidently and efficiently

About Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory consistently attracts professionals seeking an outstanding quality of life without the congestion and cost of larger metro areas.

Highlights include:

• Beautiful setting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
• Lake Hickory for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation
• Extensive parks, greenways, and biking trails
• Outstanding hiking opportunities nearby
• Vibrant and walkable downtown district
• Local restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment
• Strong schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Convenient access to both Charlotte and the North Carolina mountains

About Wake Forest Emergency Providers

Wake Forest Emergency Providers is one of the largest non-profit emergency medicine organizations in the United States, with more than 500 providers practicing across 30+ sites of care.

As a component of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, WFEP offers physicians the advantages of a large, respected organization while maintaining a physician-focused culture.

What makes WFEP different?

• Non-profit, mission-driven organization
• Transparent financials
• Physician input into operational and clinical improvements
• Relatively flat organizational structure
• Low administrative overhead
• Competitive incentive opportunities
• Responsible staffing practices that help prevent burnout
• Extremely low physician turnover
• Growth driven primarily by expanding programs and increasing patient volumes

Contact

Kim Lewis

Wake Forest Emergency Providers